Medallion - Wedgwood

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Stunning Wedgwood medallion produced in its famous blue showing a white raised cameo of Carl Linneaus. The Linnaeus portrait medallion is one of several variants of the famous orig inal Wedgwood profile. It was originally made in 1775 by the English sculptor John Flaxman and derives from one of the wax portraits by C.F. Inlander (1773). It shows Linnaeus in profile to the right, with full wig and a prominent spray of Linnaea borealis. He wears the order of the Polar Star. This contemporary reproduction is a limited edition and is elegantly presented in a blue Wedgwood gift box. Image: Carl Linnaeus Size: Medallion 105 mm x 80 mm. Presentation Box 130 x 130 x 25 mm Format: Porcelain Provenance: Wedgwood are constantly looking for new ways to increase the use of recycled or renewable materials in their products, reduce unnecessary packaging and be as thoughtful, efficient and sustainable as possible Producer: Wedgwood Show more