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On display at V&A South Kensington
Ceramics, Room 138, The Harry and Carol Djanogly Gallery

Vase and Cover

1770-1780 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Vase and cover of unglazed black basalt with applied figures.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Vase
  • Cover
Materials and techniques
Thrown and turned black basalt (unglazed stoneware) with applied figurative handles
Brief description
Vase and cover of unglazed black basalt, made at the factory of Josiah Wedgwood, Staffordshire, ca. 1770-1780.
Physical description
Vase and cover of unglazed black basalt with applied figures.
Dimensions
  • Height: 33.7cm
  • Diameter: 20cm
  • Width: 24.2cm
Marks and inscriptions
'WEDGWOOD AND BENTLEY, ETRURIA' [in a circle] (Maker's identification; impressed)
Production
At this period, the factory was known as Wedgwood and Bentley. Thomas Bentley was in partnership with Josiah Wedgwood until 1780
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
C.174:1, 2-2003

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Record createdJanuary 8, 2004
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