Suikerpot van aardewerk, E.J. Birch Black Basalt. Met deksel. c. 1790 - 1810

This black basalt sugar bowl, created by Edmund John Birch circa 1790-1810, is a fine example of Neoclassical design. The black glazed ceramic is decorated with reliefs of classical figures, creating a sense of elegance and refinement. The lid, topped with a seated female figure, adds to the decorative appeal of this piece. The use of black basalt, a material popular in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, further emphasizes the classical aesthetic of the sugar bowl.