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Pair of Wedgwood Black Basalt Two-Handled Vases, circa 1900

About the Item

Decorated with a frieze of classical figures between a berried vine border and upright acanthus leaves. The neck similarly decorated with pendant trophies between upright handles.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.5 in (29.21 cm)Diameter: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1900-1909
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1900
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: E39551stDibs: LU1468218281292
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