The Drunken Silenus

Wedgwood

About 1792

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Saucer, Wedgwood, bone china with underglaze red and gilding
Slightly convex, open shape. The exterior is matte black with faint line impressions, creating a swirl effect with the base's bottom as the center of the swirl. The dish's interior is glazed and has a dark green cast. The glaze is smooth and even.
Oval black basalt medallion with relief scene of Sacrifice
Oval dark blue jasper intaglio with profile portrait of man (King of Prussia, Frederick the Great?)