Antique Wedgewood Encaustic Decorated Black Basalt Greek Urn 18th Century

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Wedgewood Encaustic Decorated Black Basalt. Imagery of the three graces on the main side and Venus riding the hippogriff on … more Wedgewood Encaustic Decorated Black Basalt. Imagery of the three graces on the main side and Venus riding the hippogriff on the reverse. Borders of Greek Key and garlands, Baccantes parade around the shoulders. Two wide shoulder arms attach to the mouth. No impressed WEDGEWOOD stamp was used at the date. 1780s-90s. Beautiful and worn for centuries of cleaning. no chips, no cracks, no repairs. Measurements are 11.5" tall and 5" in diameter at the top. less