Antique English Pottery : An extremely rare Wedgwood Egyptian Rosso Antico Tea Pot - C.1800

A large early 19th century Georgian Wedgwood Egyptian Rosso Antico Tea Pot having sprigged black basalt Egyptian Hieroglyphics around the rim and spiked design around the base and crocodile finial - and red terracotta ground

Good overall Antique Condition - part off the handle has been off and re-glued - no missing pieces, slightest fritting on tip of spout mentioned for accuracy - this item has not been cleaned and is being left to Buyer to do.

9.75 inches (25cm) Width X 7 inches (18cm) depth X 4.75 inches (12cm) height approx
Impressed mark: Wedgwood
Circa: 1790 - 1815

Reference:
http://www.ebaycollectors.com/2011/top-collectible-antiques-art-listings-for-april-2011/
http://www.wedgwoodmuseum.org.uk/collections/collections-online/type/not-specified/body/rosso-antico/decoration/not-specified/view_type/list/sort_by/type
http://www.materialculture.wisc.edu/worldathand/1991_163_1ab.html
http://www.vam.ac.uk/blog/network/art-fund-wedgwood-collection-saved/attachment/egyptian-style-teapot-with-crocodile-finial-1800
https://egyptianaemporium.wordpress.com/2012/10/02/ancient-egypt-today-ceramics-collector-splendor-of-the-pharoahs-revived-on-porcelain/
http://www.christies.com/lotfinder/lot/a-wedgwood-rosso-antico-squat-globular-teapot-5075037-details.aspx

Antique Porcelain & Pottery
Antique Teapots & Tea Sets