Egyptian Alabaster Hand Carved Small Vessel Urn Vase 11.5cm Wedgwood

Egyptian Alabaster Hand Carved Small Vessel Urn Vase 11.5cm WedgwoodA small hand carved Egyptian alabaster vessel of urn form, in finely banded translucent calcite displaying the honey, cream and amber tones typical of fine Egyptian alabaster. The smaller companion piece to a larger example also listed in this account. Egyptian alabaster calcium carbonate calcite has been quarried from the wadis of Middle Egypt since Pharaonic times and was the material of choice for the canopic jars, ointment containers and

characterful example of one of Britain’s most celebrated ceramic traditions

The surface retains its attractive lustre

adding depth and texture to both classic and contemporary interiors

especially in good

delicately potted and finished in Wedgwood’s distinctive Moonlight Lustre glaze

quickly established a reputation as one of England’s most important ceramic manufacturers

The colour palette is particularly striking: the creamy

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The palette and modelling place them firmly within the Regency period fashion for marine‑inspired dessert and supper services

Beyond its decorative value

Decoration: Applied high-relief Bacchic boys (putti with Bacchic attributes) to one side

The potter’s tool marks remain clearly visible