Rhyton

Description

Rhyton or drinking cup of black basalt ware with silver-mounted rim, in the form of a fox's head: English, Staffordshire, by Wedgwood, late 18th century

Museum reference

A.1882.15.1

Collection

Decorative and Applied Art

Object name

Rhyton, Drinking cup

Production information

Wedgwood
Staffordshire, England, Northern Europe

Date

Late 18th century

Materials

Earthenware, black basalt, Silver

Physical description

Earthenware, black basalt, inside glazed; silver-mounted rim

Exhibitions

• European Styles (29 Jul 2011 - 03 Aug 2014)
  National Museum of Scotland