Antiques M.S. Rau | Wedgwood Black Basalt Two-Handled Vase

A Remarkable Example Of Josiah Wedgwood’S Legendary Ceramic Art, The Importance And Rarity Of This Urn Vase Simply Cannot Be Overstated. Black Basalt Refers To The Fine-Grained Stoneware Developed By Josiah Wedgwood In The 1760S That Was Inspired By The Hard, Natural Stone Known As Egyptian Basalt. Wedgwood Achieved The Rich, Lustrous Dark Color By Combining Manganese And An Iron-Rich Oxide Slurry Called Carr. This Provided Additional Strength And Solidity But Also Made It More Challenging To Work With. Today, The Wares Crafted Of This Beautiful Material Are Highly Desirable And Sought By Collectors. The Sleek And Graceful Design Is A Testament To Wedgwood’S Artistry And Skill As A Potter And Ceramicist.

Bearing A Two-Handled Shape Recalling Classical Pottery, Neoclassical Scenes Of Maidens Outfitted In Togas Alongside Swags Of Flowers And Stiff Leaves Applied In Ornamental Relief Decorate This Refined Vase.

19Th Century

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22″ High X 11 1/4″ Wide X 11 1/4″ Deep