Vase and Cover
1770-1780 (made)
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Vase and cover of unglazed black basalt with applied figures.
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Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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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. |
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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 |
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Accession number | C.174:1, 2-2003 |
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Record created | January 8, 2004 |
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