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Egyptian Basalt

Wedgwood & Bentley Black Basalt Inkstand
By Wedgwood & Bentley
Located in New Orleans, LA
, inspired by the hard, natural stone known as Egyptian basalt, developed in the 1760s. Today, wares crafted
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Antique 18th Century English Other Inkwells

Materials

Ceramic

Pair Wedgwood Egyptian Revival Black Basalt Sphinxes Made 18th Century, England
By Wedgwood
Located in Katonah, NY
," as it resembled Egyptian basalt stone.
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Antique Late 18th Century English Egyptian Revival Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Wedgwood Black Basalt Two-Handled Urn
By Wedgwood
Located in New Orleans, LA
Josiah Wedgwood in the 1760s that was inspired by the hard, natural stone known as Egyptian basalt
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Antique 19th Century English Urns

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Wedgwood Black Basalt Two-Handled Urn
Wedgwood Black Basalt Two-Handled Urn
H 22 in W 11.25 in D 11.25 in
Monumental Pair of Black Basalt Table Lamps by Wedgwood, Late 19th Century
By Josiah Wedgwood
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Egyptian basalt. Wedgwood achieved the rich, lustrous dark color by combining manganese and an iron-rich
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Antique Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Stoneware, Ceramic

'Coade' Stone Egyptian Lion Outdoor Statue in Classical Style (18th c)
By Coade
Located in Salisbury, GB
the day and arbiter of early 18th century decoration. The Coade original was modelled on the Egyptian
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2010s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Wedgwood Black Basalt and Gold Egyptian Revival Jewelry Box
By Wedgwood
Located in New York, NY
A vintage English Wedgwood Egyptian revival matte black basalt and gold jewelry box, circa 1970s
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20th Century English Egyptian Revival Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold

Wedgwood Egyptian Jug Decorated in Black Basalt and Rosso Antico
By Wedgwood
Located in Katonah, NY
This special edition Wedgwood ale jug is decorated in Egyptian Revival style, showing a sphinx to
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Egyptian Revival Pitchers

Materials

Stoneware

Wedgewood Black Basalt Stone Urn
By Wedgewood
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Wedgewood encaustic painted , matte finished black basalt stone urn. Hand painted decoration with
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Antique 1790s English Egyptian Revival Urns

Materials

Stone

Early 19th Century Wedgwood Egyptian Revival Rosso Antico Teapot
By Josiah Wedgwood
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A rosso antico teapot made by Wedgwood ca. 1810. The pot's red body is accentuated by black basalt
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Antique Early 19th Century British Egyptian Revival Tea Sets

Materials

Earthenware

Emile Louis Picault, Bronze Figure of an Egyptian Scribe
By Émile Louis Picault
Located in New York, NY
A very large bronze figure of an Egyptian Scribe by Emile Louis Picault (French, 1833-1915
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Antique 1880s French Egyptian Revival Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Griotte Marble, Bronze

Antique Wedgwood & Bentley Black Basalt Intaglio Seal Silver Signet Ring
By Wedgwood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
& Bentley black basalt stoneware intaglio seal. The intaglio depicts Harpocrates standing in the boat of
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Antique Late 18th Century Georgian Signet Rings

Materials

Silver

Pair of Black Basalt Reclining Figures, Cleopatra and Lucretia, Neale circa 1780
By Neale & Co.
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A fine, rare pair of figures in black basalt from the Neale Manufactory. The Neale pottery was
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Antique Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Pottery

Materials

Stoneware

Wedgwood Black Basalt Grecian Sphinx After a Model by John Cheere (1709-1787)
By Wedgewood
Located in Dallas, TX
a Wedgwood black basalt Grecian Sphinx after a model by sculptor John Cheere (English, 1709-1787
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Antique 19th Century English Grand Tour Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain, Pottery

"The Passage" Basalt Sculpture (2Pieces) 16" x 12" x 8" inch by Eman Barakat
Located in Culver City, CA
"The Passage" Basalt Sculpture (2Pieces) 16" x 12" x 8" inch by Eman Barakat Eman Barakat is an
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stone

"The Hare" Black Basalt Sculpture 8" x 6" x 4" inch by Alfons Louis
By Alfons Louis
Located in Culver City, CA
"The Hare" Black Basalt Sculpture 8" x 6" x 4" inch by Alfons Louis Medium: black basalt ABOUT
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Mixed Media

Materials

Stone

"Water Nymph" Black Basalt Sculpture 8" x 6" x 4" inch by Alfons Louis
By Alfons Louis
Located in Culver City, CA
"Water Nymph" Black Basalt Sculpture 8" x 6" x 4" inch by Alfons Louis Medium: black basalt ABOUT
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Mixed Media

Materials

Stone

Early Wedgwood Egyptian Revival Neoclassical Rosso Antico Coffee Pot
By Josiah Wedgwood
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A Wedgwood rosso antico coffee pot made ca. 1810. The pot's red body is accentuated by black basalt
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Antique Early 19th Century British Neoclassical Pitchers

Materials

Earthenware

Surrealist Painting on Paper, 'Godot', Artefacts of Civilisations Lost
Located in Cotignac, FR
satirical painting of thousand year old figures which have been humanised. The Egyptian basalt figures are
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Late 20th Century Surrealist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Gouache, Watercolor, Paper

Genuine 3.35 Carats Natural Loose Precision Cut Peridot Ring Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
oldest known gemstones, with records of its use dating back to ancient Egypt. Egyptians referred to it as
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Peridot

Gorgeous Natural Green Loose Peridot Round Shape 2.90 Carats Ring Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
found in various locations worldwide, including Arizona, Pakistan, and Egypt. Its vibrant green color
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Peridot

Gorgeous 2.80 Carats Natural Loose Green Peridot Ring Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
crystal structure. Peridot crystals often appear in lava rock, known as basalt, and can be found in
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Aesthetic Movement Loose Gemstones

Materials

Peridot

Gorgeous 2.80 Carats Natural Loose Green Peridot Ring Gem
Gorgeous 2.80 Carats Natural Loose Green Peridot Ring Gem
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W 0.25 in D 0.21 in L 0.37 in
Marina Núñez del Prado, Head, Patinated Bronze Sculpture, 1930s
By Marina Núñez del Prado
Located in New York, NY
Bolivian woods, as well as black granite, alabaster, basalt and white onyx. Perhaps one of her most famous
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Vintage 1930s Bolivian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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Textile

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Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Sterling Silver

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24 Saint Louis Gilt Crystal Champagne Red White Wine Water Glasses Thistle 1950s
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Crystal

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By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
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Antique Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Pottery

Materials

Pottery

First Edition Portland Vase, Wedgwood, circa 1793
First Edition Portland Vase, Wedgwood, circa 1793
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By Minton
Located in Great Barrington, MA
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Vintage 1980s English Neoclassical Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Wedgwood Basalt Tea Set
Located in East Hampton, NY
Wedgwood basalt tea set consisting of nine pieces. Individual measurements: Two pitchers 7.25" H x 7" W x 4.25" D Three saucers 4.25" Diameter Three tea cups 2.1/8" H x 2.25" W...
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20th Century English Tea Sets

Materials

Rock Crystal

Wedgwood Basalt Tea Set
Wedgwood Basalt Tea Set
H 7.25 in W 7 in D 4.25 in
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By Frank Lloyd Wright, Heritage-Henredon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Located in New Orleans, LA
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Located in New York, NY
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Porcelain

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By Wedgwood
Located in New Orleans, LA
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Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Vases

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Tanzanite
Located in New York, NY
Tanzanite Merelani Hills, Lelatema Mountains, Simanjiro District, Manyara Region, Tanzania Measures: 12 cm tall x 6.1 cm wide Tanzanite has only been found in one place on e...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Tanzanian Natural Specimens

Materials

Other

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H 4.73 in W 2.41 in D 0.6 in
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By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
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2010s French International Style Daybeds

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Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
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Canvas, Oil

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Wedgwood Teapot With Egyptian Motifs
By Wedgwood
Located in New York, NY
A fine Wedgwood rosso antico and basalt teapot with Egyptian motifs, upper case mark
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Antique 19th Century English Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Wedgwood Teapot With Egyptian Motifs
Wedgwood Teapot With Egyptian Motifs
H 4.25 in W 8.75 in D 6.5 in
Wedgwood Egyptian Terracotta on Black Basalt Trinket Box
Located in Nottingham, GB
From a private collection. Free international shipping. Wedgwood Egyptian Terracotta on Black
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20th Century Decorative Boxes

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Porcelain

Wedgwood Egyptian Terracotta on Black Basalt Trinket Box
Wedgwood Egyptian Terracotta on Black Basalt Trinket Box
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H 5.12 in W 3.94 in D 1.97 in
Grand Tour Egyptian Basalt Bust
Located in Essex, MA
In the ancient style. Fixed to a marble base. Provenance; Estate of John Volk, Palm Beach Fla.
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Revival Busts

Materials

Other

Grand Tour Egyptian Basalt Bust
Grand Tour Egyptian Basalt Bust
H 14.5 in W 6 in D 8 in
Egyptian Basalt Bust of Psammetique XXVI Dynasty
Located in Montreal, QC
Magnificent Basalt Head of Psammetique, his oval face with smooth cheeks tapering to his rounded
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Egyptian Antiquities

Wedgwood Black Basalt Canopic Jar
By Wedgwood
Located in Katonah, NY
A Wedgwood Black Basalt "Canopic" jar. Crafted in the form of an Egyptian vase derived from
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Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Revival Vases

A Pair of Wedgwood Black Basalt Sphinxes
By Wedgwood
Located in Katonah, NY
Egyptian basalt. This pair of sphinxes is part of our collection of Black Basalt which includes vases
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Antique 19th Century English Animal Sculptures

A Pair of Wedgwood Black Basalt Sphinxes
A Pair of Wedgwood Black Basalt Sphinxes
H 4.5 in W 6.75 in D NaN in
A Pair of Wedgwood Black Basalt Dolphin Candlesticks
Located in Katonah, NY
Egyptian basalt. He made his first known reference to ceramic dolphins in 1770 and refers to dolphins of
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Antique 19th Century English Candle Holders

Wedgwood & Bentley Black Basalt Vases
Located in New Orleans, LA
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Vases

Wedgwood Black Basalt Small Pitcher Made, 18th Century, circa 1785
By Wedgwood
Located in Katonah, NY
he named "Black Basalt", as it resembled Egyptian basalt stone.  
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Antique Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Pitchers

Materials

Stoneware

Wedgwood Neoclassical Black Basalt Encaustic Enamel Campana
By Wedgwood
Located in New Orleans, LA
was inspired by the hard, natural stone known as Egyptian basalt. Late 18th century Stamped
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Antique Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Vases

Materials

Stone, Enamel

Wedgwood Black Basalt Oenochoe
By Wedgwood
Located in New Orleans, LA
was inspired by the hard, natural stone known as Egyptian basalt. circa 1795 Impressed "Wedgwood
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Antique 18th Century English Vases

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Porcelain, Stoneware

Wedgwood Black Basalt Oenochoe
Wedgwood Black Basalt Oenochoe
H 10.5 in W 4 in D 4.28 in
Wedgwood Black Basalt Vase with Classical Figures Made in England, circa 1840
By Wedgwood
Located in Katonah, NY
created a black stoneware which he named "Black Basalt", as it resembled Egyptian basalt stone.
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Neoclassical Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Pair of Small Wedgwood Black Basalt Vases Made circa 1800
By Wedgwood
Located in Katonah, NY
resembled Egyptian basalt stone. It is black all the way through.
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Antique Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Jars

Materials

Stoneware

Wedgwood Black Basalt Ewers
By Wedgwood
Located in New Orleans, LA
was inspired by the hard, natural stone known as Egyptian basalt. Circa 1840 Impressed "WEDGWOOD
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Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Porcelain

Materials

Bronze

Wedgwood Black Basalt Ewers
Wedgwood Black Basalt Ewers
H 14.5 in W 5.5 in D 7 in
Egyptian Carved Basalt Bust
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This carved basalt bust, which would appear to be a fragment from a much larger statue, has been
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Antique 19th Century Egyptian Statues

Egyptian Carved Basalt Bust
Egyptian Carved Basalt Bust
H 17 in W 8 in D 9 in
Basalt Head of Egyptian Pharaoh Tuthmosis, 18th Dynasty
Located in Kensington, MD
Exquisitely carved head of the pharaoh wearing a head cloth with fragmentary uraeus with a serene expression. Ex. collection Theodore and Aristea Halkedis Acquired London 1980s
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Busts

Materials

Granite

Egyptian Motiff Basalt Jasperware Wedgwood Box
By Wedgwood
Located in East Hampton, NY
Egyptian motiff black and gold basalt lamassu jasperware Wedgwood covered box.
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20th Century English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Egyptian Motif Basalt Jasperware Wedgwood Covered Box
By Wedgwood
Located in East Hampton, NY
Egyptian motif black and gold basalt jasperware Wedgwood covered box.
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20th Century English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Wedgwood Egyptian Jug Decorated in Black Basalt and Rosso Antico
By Wedgwood
Located in Katonah, NY
A special edition Wedgwood ale jug with an neo-Egyptian design of sphinxes and a firebird
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Egyptian Pitchers

Materials

Stoneware

Cyples Coffee Pot, Black Basalt, Engine Turned Neoclassical, circa 1820
By Cyples
Located in London, GB
black basalt, also called Egyptian basalt, and is beautifully engine turned. The Cyples factory was
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Antique 1820s English Regency Porcelain

Materials

Stoneware, Porcelain

Large Wedgwood Black Basalt Bowl
By Wedgwood
Located in Katonah, NY
A Wedgwood black basalt bowl in a simple open form with a wide lip. Black basalt was created by
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Antique Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

Materials

Stoneware

Antique Wedgwood Black Basalt Bowl
By Wedgwood
Located in Katonah, NY
"V". Black basalt was created by Josiah Wedgwood in the 18th century. Wedgwood transformed Egyptian
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

Materials

Stoneware

Large Wedgwood Black Basalt Bowl
By Wedgwood
Located in Katonah, NY
transformed Egyptian black, a traditional Staffordshire stoneware, into Wedgwood Black Basalt. Before
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

Materials

Stoneware

Collection Wedgwood Black Basalt Vases
By Wedgwood
Located in Katonah, NY
A collection of Wedgwood black basalt vases all decorated with classical figures raised in relief
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20th Century English Neoclassical Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Black Basalt Creamer, circa 1810-20
Located in Essex, MA
strikingly modern form and design. Black basalt ware is also called Egyptian Black basalt
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Antique 19th Century English Ceramics

Black Basalt Creamer, circa 1810-20
Black Basalt Creamer, circa 1810-20
H 4.25 in W 6.5 in D 3 in
Large 19th Century Wedgwood Black Basalt Bowl
By Wedgwood
Located in Katonah, NY
Basalt was created by Josiah Wedgwood in the 18th century. Wedgwood transformed Egyptian black, a
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Antique Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

Materials

Stoneware

Two Pairs of Wedgwood Black Basalt Candlesticks
By Wedgwood
Located in Katonah, NY
. Wedgwood transformed Egyptian Black, a traditional Staffordshire stoneware into Black Basalt. Before
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Antique 19th Century English Candle Holders

A Pair of Wedgwood Black Basalt Engine Turned Bowls
By Wedgwood
Located in Katonah, NY
Egyptian Black, a traditional Staffordshire stoneware, into Black Basalt. Before Wedgwood’s innovation the
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Antique 19th Century English Serving Bowls

A Pair of Wedgwood Engine Turned Black Basalt Vases
Located in Katonah, NY
A pair of Wedgwood Black Basalt small vases of neoclassical design. They were engine turned on a
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Antique 19th Century English Vases

A Collection of Black Basalt Tea and Coffee Pots
Located in Katonah, NY
. Black basalt was introduced by Josiah Wedgwood in 1768. He transformed Egyptian Black, a traditional
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Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Tea Sets

Pair of Wedgwood Black Basalt Candlesticks Modeled as Sphinxes
By Wedgwood
Located in Katonah, NY
Wedgwood black basalt sphinxes are a fine example of Wedgwood Egyptian. Originally made during the last
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Antique 1840s English Neoclassical Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Wedgwood Black Basalt Urns Made in England circa 1820
By Wedgwood & Bentley
Located in Katonah, NY
transformed Egyptian Black, a traditional Staffordshire stoneware into black basalt. Wedgwood used the native
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Antique Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Vases

Materials

Stoneware

One of a Pair of Wedgwood Black Basalt Covered Vases
By Wedgwood
Located in Katonah, NY
transformed Egyptian Black, a traditional Staffordshire stoneware into Black Basalt. Wedgwood used the native
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Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Vases

A Large Wedgwood Black Basalt Bowl in a Rare Everted Form
By Wedgwood
Located in Katonah, NY
. Black Basalt was created by Josiah Wedgwood in the 18th century. Wedgwood transformed Egyptian Black, a
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Antique 19th Century English Decorative Bowls

Large Wedgwood Black Basalt Bowl Made in England Mid 19th Century
By Wedgwood
Located in Katonah, NY
. Josiah Wedgwood created Black Basalt in the 18th century. Wedgwood transformed Egyptian black, a
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

Materials

Stoneware

Pair of Early 19th Century Wedgwood Rosso Antico and Black Basalt
By Wedgwood
Located in Katonah, NY
three black basalt dolphins and sprigged with black basalt Egyptian motifs. According to "Wedgwood and
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Antique 1820s English Neoclassical Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Pair of Wedgwood Black Basalt Urns Made in England circa 1820
By Wedgwood
Located in Katonah, NY
We are pleased to offer this exquisite pair of Wedgwood black basalt covered urns made in the early
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Antique Early 18th Century English Neoclassical Urns

Materials

Stoneware

WEDGWOOD ROSSO ANTICO EGYPTIAN SUGAR BOWL
Located in Essex, MA
basalt hieroglyph relief decoration and crocodile finial, impressed 'Wedgwood' mark.
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Antique 19th Century English Decorative Objects

Grand Tour French Bronze Arc de Triomphe Egyptian Figure Sundial Sienna Marble
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Sundial superbly mounted on a Sienna Marble base. A black basalt ceramic Egyptian Bust on its original
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Antique 19th Century French Grand Tour Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Siena Marble, Brass, Bronze

Black Basalt Sugar Bowl Made in England, circa 1810
Located in Katonah, NY
"Black Basalt", as it resembled Egyptian basalt stone.
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Antique Early 18th Century English Neoclassical Pottery

Materials

Stoneware

Pair of Wedgwood Black Basalt Sphinxes Made, circa 1840
By Wedgwood
Located in Katonah, NY
created a black stoneware which he named "Black Basalt", as it resembled Egyptian basalt stone. Influenced
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Neoclassical Animal Sculptures

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Stoneware

Egyptian Motiff Basalt Jasperware Wedgwood Vase
By Wedgwood
Located in East Hampton, NY
Egyptian Motiff Basalt Jasperware Wedgwood Bud Vase. Black Basalt with Terracotta Color Decorations.
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20th Century English Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Wedgwood Black Basalt Egyptian Revival Sphinx on Pedestal Base
By Josiah Wedgwood
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine and rare antique Josiah Wedgwood black basalt sphinx in the Egyptian style sat on a
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Antique Late 18th Century English Egyptian Revival Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Clay

Wedgwood Black Basalt Egyptian Revival Sphinx on Pedestal Base
Wedgwood Black Basalt Egyptian Revival Sphinx on Pedestal Base
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H 3.94 in W 5.91 in D 2.17 in
Egyptian Motiff Basalt Jasperware Wedgwood Covered Box
By Wedgwood
Located in East Hampton, NY
Egyptian motiff black and gold basalt jasperware wedgwood covered box.
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20th Century English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Wedgwood Egyptian Revival Black Basalt & Rosso Antico Incense Burner circa 1820
By Wedgwood
Located in Katonah, NY
basalt in 1768. By adding manganese, he transformed Egyptian black, a traditional gray/black
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Antique Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Set of Four Mottahedeh Basalt Candleticks
Located in Chicago, IL
A set of four mid-20th century Italian Mottahedeh basalt candlesticks of classical form with quasi
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Mid-20th Century Italian Egyptian Revival Candlesticks

Materials

Ceramic

Set of Four Mottahedeh Basalt Candleticks
Set of Four Mottahedeh Basalt Candleticks
H 9.5 in W 4.13 in D 4.13 in
Wedgwood Egyptian Collection Sphinx
By Wedgwood
Located in Norwood, NJ
basalt Egyptian Sphinx lying with the body resting on the legs with head raised. Fine quality and limited
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Late 20th Century English Egyptian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Gold

Wedgwood Egyptian Collection Sphinx
Wedgwood Egyptian Collection Sphinx
H 4.25 in W 6.25 in D 2.25 in
Large Neoclassical Wedgwood Black Basalt Bowl
By Wedgwood
Located in Katonah, NY
A large Wedgwood Black Basalt bowl with a low open form and simple everted lip. Black Basalt was
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Antique Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

Materials

Stoneware

Pair of Wedgwood Black Basalt Vases
By Wedgwood
Located in Katonah, NY
A pair of Wedgwood black basalt vases with molded decoration in relief, showing scenes with
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Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Large 19th Century Wedgwood Black Basalt Bowl
By Wedgwood
Located in Katonah, NY
century. Wedgwood transformed Egyptian black, a traditional Staffordshire stoneware, into black basalt
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Antique Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

Materials

Stoneware

Antique Black Basalt Teapots and Coffee Pots
Located in Katonah, NY
A group of four early 19th century engine turned Black Basalt wares comprising: Two machine turned
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Antique Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Tea Sets

Materials

Stoneware

Pair 18th Century Wedgwood Rosso Antico Stoneware Vases with Black Basalt
By Wedgwood
Located in Katonah, NY
turned on a lathe and sprigged with Black Basalt, Egyptian motif details. According to "Wedgwood and his
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Antique Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Vases

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Stoneware

Pair of Early Wedgwood Rosso Antico Jardinières
By Josiah Wedgwood
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
beautiful basketweave pattern accentuated by black basalt details in the Egyptian Revival style
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Antique Early 19th Century British Egyptian Revival Planters, Cachepots ...

Materials

Earthenware

Antique Large Pair of Jasperware Ormolu-Mounted Wall Plaques
Located in London, GB
Basalt and Jasper Ware. Wedgwood's most famous ware is jasperware. It was created to look like ancient
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Early 20th Century Wall-mounted Sculptures

Important Wedgwood Egyptian Style Candlesticks
By Wedgwood
Located in New York, NY
An important pair of Wedgwood Egyptian stlye candlesticks, basalt and terracotta, upper case mark
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Antique 19th Century English Candle Holders

Materials

Ceramic

A Wedgwood Cambridge Egyptian Ale Jug
Located in New York, NY
A fine Wedgwood rosso antico and basalt Cambridge ale jug decorated with an Egyptian design
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Antique 19th Century English Pitchers

Materials

Pottery

A Wedgwood Cambridge Egyptian Ale Jug
A Wedgwood Cambridge Egyptian Ale Jug
H 8 in W 5.75 in D 6.25 in
Vintage 14 Karat Gold Mother of Pearl and Onyx Scarab Bracelet
Located in Crownsville, MD
Beautiful vintage midcentury era circa 1960s Egyptian revival 14K yellow gold with mother of pearl
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Vintage 1960s American Modernist Chain Bracelets

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Onyx, 14k Gold

Pair of Black Basalt Sphinxes
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A charming pair of Sphinxes carved from black basalt. Sold as souvenirs in the late 19th or early
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Early 20th Century Egyptian Decorative Objects

Pair of Black Basalt Sphinxes
Pair of Black Basalt Sphinxes
H 4 in W 5 in D 2 in
Wedgwood Black Basalt Egyptian Revival Horus Cameo Trinket Box
Located in Nottingham, GB
Wedgwood Black Basalt Egyptian Revival Cameo Circular Trinket Box Good condition Free international
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20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Wedgwood Black Basalt Egyptian Revival Horus Cameo Trinket Box
Wedgwood Black Basalt Egyptian Revival Horus Cameo Trinket Box
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H 1.38 in W 3.15 in D 3.55 in
Wedgwood Black Basalt Egyptian Revival Cameo Circular Trinket Box
Located in Nottingham, GB
Wedgwood Black Basalt Egyptian Revival Cameo Circular Trinket Box Good condition Free international
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20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

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Egyptian Basalt For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Egyptian basalt you’re looking for. Frequently made of ceramic, stoneware and stone, every Egyptian basalt was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without an Egyptian basalt — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An Egyptian basalt is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Neoclassical styles are sought with frequency. A well-made Egyptian basalt has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Wedgwood are consistently popular.

How Much is an Egyptian Basalt?

Prices for an Egyptian basalt can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $150 and can go as high as $100,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,800.