Zeno

ca. 1775

Not on view

Classical themes from antiquity predominated in the decorative ceramic objects made by Wedgwood. This oval plaque depicts Zeno, the Greek philosopher from the fifth century B.C. who was best known in Plato’s Dialogues for posing a series of paradoxes to other philosophers. The molded and gilded frame is made of the same ceramic body as the plaque.

Artwork Details

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Provenance

Title: Zeno
Maker: Wedgwood and Bentley (British, Etruria, Staffordshire, 1769–1780)
Date: ca. 1775
Culture: British, Etruria, Staffordshire
Medium: Black basalt (unglazed stoneware)
Dimensions: 14 3/4 in. (37.5 cm)
Classification: Ceramics-Pottery
Credit Line: Gift of the Starr and Wolfe Families, in celebration of the Museum's 150th Anniversary, 2019
Object Number: 2019.597.1
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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