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Pair of Egyptian Sphinxes in Rosso with Black, Wedgwood, circa 1820
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A pair of winged, seated sphinxes in rosso with black decoration.
Exhibited: Wedgwood, Master Potter to the Universe, Roche Foundation, 2023.
The Egyptian winged sphinx is a variation of the traditional sphinx, combining the body of a lion with the wings of a bird. While the Great Sphinx of Giza is perhaps the most famous example of a traditional sphinx, winged sphinxes were also prominent in ancient Egyptian art and architecture.
Like the traditional sphinx, the winged sphinx was considered a protective guardian. It represented strength, wisdom, and watchfulness, and was often associated with the protection of sacred places, such as temples and tombs.
The winged sphinx is a composite creature, blending elements of both lions and birds. The lion represents strength and power, while the wings symbolize speed, agility, and the ability to transcend earthly matters.
One of the most notable examples of winged sphinxes can be found at the Temple of Karnak in Luxor, Egypt. These sphinxes line the processional way leading to the temple and are known as "sphinx avenues." They were used to guard the sacred path.
- Creator:Wedgwood (Manufacturer)
- Dimensions:Height: 10 in (25.4 cm)Width: 4 in (10.16 cm)Depth: 8 in (20.32 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Egyptian Revival (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:Stoneware,Molded
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1820
- Condition:Black marks to extremities as pictured. This seems to be a feature of rosso from this period.
- Seller Location:Melbourne, AU
- Reference Number:
Wedgwood
Arguably the most celebrated of all English ceramics makers, Wedgwood was founded in 1759 by potter Josiah Wedgwood (1730–95) in Staffordshire, which was home at one time to hundreds of pottery workshops. The company is famed for its Jasperware — molded neoclassical stoneware vases, plates and other pieces inspired by ancient cameo glass, featuring white figures, scenes and decorative elements set in relief on a matte-colored background. The best-known background hue is light blue, but Wedgwood’s iconic silhouettes also appear on green, lilac, yellow, black and even white grounds. Some antique Wedgwood dinnerware pieces and other items feature three or more colors.
The Wedgwood firm first came to prominence for its tableware, which quickly gained favor in aristocratic households throughout Britain and Europe. In 1765, Wedgwood was commissioned to create a cream-colored earthenware service for Queen Charlotte, consort of King George III. The queen was so thrilled with her new china that Wedgwood was given permission to call himself “Potter to Her Majesty,” and the decorative style became known as Queen’s Ware.
Not to be outdone, Catherine the Great of Russia commissioned her own set of Wedgwood china in 1773. Nearly 200 years later, the firm created a 1,200-piece service for the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. In recent years, leading designers including Jasper Conran and Vera Wang have collaborated with Wedgwood — in the tradition of such distinguished 18th-century artists such as the painter George Stubbs and metalsmith Matthew Boulton.
From plates and other dinnerware to decorative items like urns, cachepots and candlesticks, Wedgwood designs lend a traditional air to Anglophile interiors. And even if you have to make your own tea, you may find it comforting to sip it from a delicate cup that was manufactured in the same Stoke-on-Trent kiln that produced Her Majesty’s tea service. Be sure to keep your pinky raised.
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