Wedgwood Neo-Egyptian Ware (c1810-20) Photos |
Napoleon's excavations in Egypt created a trend for neo-Egyptian art, Wedgwood created ceramics to take advantage of the demand. |
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| Wedgwood white & blue jasper neo-classical Sphinx (1782-1800) at Lady Lever Art Gallery. Liverpool, England. | Wedgwood red stoneware Egyptian sphinx (c1800-10) at Walker Art Gallery. Liverpool, England. | Wedgwood redware neo-Egyptian sugar dish with crocodile on cover (1800-1820) at Lady Lever Art Gallery. Liverpool, England. | Stoneware (rosso antico) Egyptian revival teapot (1810-20) with applied decorative elements & crocodile on lid by Wedgwood at National Museum of Wales. Cardiff, Wales. |
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| Wedgwood salt-glazed stoneware neo-Egyptian tea set with molded crocodiles, scarabs & lotus flowers (1815-20) at British Museum. London, United Kingdom. |
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