Ewer 19th century

This 19th-century black basalt ewer, crafted by renowned English potter Josiah Wedgwood, embodies the Neoclassical style popular during his lifetime. The ewer is adorned with intricate relief detailing, featuring a figure of a reclining satyr holding a pitcher and a vine motif. The ewer's form, reminiscent of ancient Greek and Roman vessels, reflects Wedgwood's fascination with classical art and his commitment to elevating the status of pottery to that of fine art. It is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.