GENERAL DESCRIPTION
This black basalt sugar bowl and cover is decorated in rosso antico relief with a meander border, interrupted by two loop handles in a style reminiscent of ancient Greece. The cover features an egg-and-dart border, a common architectural feature of buildings in ancient Greece and Rome. Wedgwood is well-known for its neoclassical wares from the 19th century.
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Until 1991: Private Collection, Duncanville, TX [1]
From 1991: Dallas Museum of Art, anonymous gift
[1] document in confidential section of Collections Records Object File 1991.412.17.A-B
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General Description
This black basalt sugar bowl and cover is decorated in rosso antico relief with a meander border, interrupted by two loop handles in a style reminiscent of ancient Greece. The cover features an egg-and-dart border, a common architectural feature of buildings in ancient Greece and Rome. Wedgwood is well-known for its neoclassical wares from the 19th century.
Adapted from
DMA unpublished material.
Fun Facts
Archival Resources
Web Resources
Notes
READ
- updated provenance and geo x ref
- DMA unpublished material = document in object file
Catalogue essays
Artist/designers
Cultures
Geography
Process/materials
Historical periods
Individuals
Subject terms
RELATED OBJECTS
PROVENANCE
Until 1991: Private Collection, Duncanville, TX [1]
From 1991: Dallas Museum of Art, anonymous gift
[1] document in confidential section of Collections Records Object File 1991.412.17.A-B
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