Egyptian Alabaster Hand Carved Vessel Urn Vase 15.5cm Antique Style Wedgwood

Egyptian Alabaster Hand Carved Vessel Urn Vase 15.5cm Antique Style WedgwoodA hand carved Egyptian alabaster vessel of classical urn form, beautifully marbled in shades of honey, cream and amber with the characteristic translucent banding of fine Egyptian alabaster (calcite). Hand turned and hand finished, displaying the natural striations and crystalline structure of the stone. Egyptian alabaster (or calcium carbonate calcite, as distinct from the gypsum alabaster of Volterra) has been quarried from the wadis of Middle Egypt

Pieces of this date and quality from Royal Crown Derby are highly regarded by collectors of Regency ceramics and English porcelain more broadly

and quality make it a desirable find for serious collectors and those who appreciate the craftsmanship of early English pottery

perfect for both seasoned collectors and those beginning a thoughtful

Form: Heavy

The body displays the clean

rendered in a warm

this compass/divider exemplifies the meticulous workmanship of the period

glowing a vivid

Each piece has been individually hand painted

Display in a glazed cabinet alongside other early 19th century pieces

Revolutionary‑era moralizing overtones and French Restoration manufacture gives this example particular resonance

Despite its small scale