1991.412.17.A-B, Sugar bowl with cover, Josiah Wedgwood Factory, c. 1800-1820, black basalt


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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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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DMA unpublished material.

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  • updated provenance and geo x ref
  • DMA unpublished material = document in object file 

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Artist/designers

Cultures

Geography 

Process/materials

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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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*Decorative Arts and Design
black (color): AAT: 300130920
Neoclassical (style): AAT: 300021477
sugar bowls: AAT: 300042971
Wedgwood: ULAN: 500330540
Staffordshire (county/England): TGN: 7008174
meanders (patterns): AAT: 300165279
egg and dart moldings: AAT: 300003469
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