Wedgwood Black Basalt Neoclassical Planter Vase

A Wedgwood black basalt planter vase, early to mid 19th century,…
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A Wedgwood black basalt planter vase, early to mid 19th century, a conical planter or vase with proud rings, a rose and pomegranate border near the rim, and a continuous neoclassical scene in low relief with figures engaged in narratives, the spreading base with a fruiting vine border; impressed Wedgwood mark underside and probable 'Moustache' marks, height 17 cm

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  • Basalt - Basalt is a hard, dense volcanic rock formed from the rapid cooling of basaltic lava, and makes up most of the earth's oceanic crust.

    However it is also the name given by Josiah Wedgwood in 1768 to a fine black unglazed porcelain which he called Wedgwood Black Basalt.

    Using this fine-grained stoneware he was able to produce copies of the newly excavated Etruscan pottery from Italy, with a lustrous and smooth, surface, and this new innovation proved to be a huge commercial success.

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