Wedgwood Encaustic Decorated Black Basalt Volute Krater Vase

Description:

Wedgwood Encaustic Decorated Black Basalt Volute Krater Vase, England, late 18th century, Bacchus mask handles terminating at swan's heads, iron red, white, and black painted depiction of Venus riding on the backs of two hippocampi, impressed mark, ht. 11 3/8 in.

Literature: This vase illustrated in WEDGWOOD, Volume I, by R. Reilly, plate 598, p. 422.
Estimate $1,500-2,500

In very good condition throughout with no evidence of any cracks, chips or restorations.


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