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Minervan helmet - 1885

Minervan helmet
    Minervan helmet

This ornately decorated centre piece is in the form of a helmet, the shape of which is inspired by interpretations of the Roman goddess Minerva. This piece was made between 1885-90.

This ornately decorated centre piece is in the form of a helmet, the shape of which is inspired by interpretations of the Roman goddess Minerva. This piece was made between 1885-90.

  • Type of object: Ornamental ware/centre piece
  • Mark: Unmarked
  • Year first produced: 1885
  • Body: Queen's ware, cream-coloured earthenware
  • Material: Ceramic
  • Decoration: Majolica, moulded, gilded
  • Accession number: 9596
  • Dimensions: 210 mm (height), 265 mm (length), 154 mm (width)

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