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Cover for a Vase

c. 1850
maker

Josiah Wedgwood and Sons

(British, Staffordshire, est. 1759)
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Culture
England, Staffordshire
Medium
jasper ware with relief decoration
Measurements
Overall: 29.9 cm (11 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. John Sherwin 1951.299.b
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Location
221 19th Century Decorative Arts
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Description

Wedgwood's tricolor jasperware first became popular in the 1770s during a period of fascination with neoclassical decoration. This vase was probably made around 1850 during the period when this type of decoration was revived. The relief medallions depict two versions of the Greek god Apollo, the god of music, next to his harp or lyre.
This circular light blue jasperware cover features a central spherical knob encircled by a pointed petal ring. Radiating outward is a symmetrical relief pattern of alternating motifs: arched frames containing delicate flowers and leaves, and slender stems topped by lily-like blossoms. The matte finish of the blue ground highlights the crisp white floral details that repeat around the entire surface, reflecting a balanced Neoclassical aesthetic.

Cover for a Vase

c. 1850

Josiah Wedgwood and Sons

(British, Staffordshire, est. 1759)
England, Staffordshire

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