Wedgwood & Bentley 18th C Black Basalt Intaglio Seal – Classical Male Figure

Wedgwood & Bentley 18th C Black Basalt Intaglio Seal – Classical Male FigureExperience the quiet luxury of early English neoclassicism with this rare 18th century Wedgwood & Bentley black basalt intaglio seal, finely modelled with the figure of a classical male. A refined object of distinction, it beautifully encapsulates the artistry and ambition of Josiah Wedgwoods most prestigious partnership. This exquisite seal is crafted in black basalt stoneware, the celebrated Egyptian black body perfected by Wedgwood in the 18th

It is a superb decorative object

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Japanese porcelain

luminous ground that enhances the richness and clarity of the armorial design

and association with one of the most respected names in ceramics make it a distinguished addition to any serious collection

and the limited edition status contributes to its long-term desirability

one of only 500 pieces produced worldwide

with fine detailing to the feathers and surrounding motifs

decorated in rich transfer-printed detail with a magnificent peacock design and made expressly for the prestigious London retailer John Mortlock

a refined example of England’s most iconic neoclassical stoneware

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