Wedgwood & Bentley Black Basalt Vase

Description:

Wedgwood & Bentley Black Basalt Vase, England, c. 1775, entwined snake handles terminating at a horned mask, an allegorical classical figure as "Night" to one side, impressed mark, ht. 13 3/8 in.
The Spak Collection of Wedgwood sold to benefit the Florida International Uni
Estimate $800-1,200

Missing cover; scattered restorations to snake handles; piece of foliage missing in relief; foliage along footrim with scattered losses.


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