The Portland Vase, was a stunning cameo glass vase from ancient Rome, that captivated the artistic world from its rediscovery in the 16th century onwards. Josiah Wedgwood, the pioneering English potter, saw its potential and in the late 1780s embarked on a quest to faithfully reproduce it in his famous jasperware, a dense ceramic with vibrant coloured backgrounds and raised white reliefs, which perfectly suited the vase's contrasting cameo effect. Skilled craftsmen meticulously created moulds of the original vase, capturing its intricate frieze depicting the myth of Peleus and Thetis. While most copies followed the classic "Barberini black" with more...

The Wedgwood Pottery Company has been in operation for over 250 years. Founded in 1759 in England by Josiah Wedgwood, the company quickly became known for its high-quality pottery and innovative designs.

In the early years of the company, Josiah Wedgwood was focused on creating new types of pottery that would meet the demands of the changing market. He introduced a variety of new techniques, including the use of transfer printing, which allowed for intricate designs to be applied to pottery quickly and easily.

One of Wedgwood's most famous designs was the Jasperware line, which was introduced in more...

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Wedgwood 'The Portland Vase', limited edition no-115/200,,…

Wedgwood 'The Portland Vase', Limited Edition, No. 115/200

Wedgwood 'The Portland Vase', limited edition no-115/200,, height 14 cm, In original packaging.

Wedgwood Portland vase, produced as a copy of the celebrated…

Wedgwood Portland Vase, Blue and White, 15.5cm

Wedgwood Portland vase, produced as a copy of the celebrated Portland vase, of oviform form with twin handles, decorated in white on dark blue with classical figures at various pursuits, impressed factory marks to base, height 15.5 cm

Wedgwood Portland vase, produced as a copy of the celebrated…

Wedgwood Portland Vase with Classical Figures

Wedgwood Portland vase, produced as a copy of the celebrated Portland vase, of oviform form with twin handles, decorated in white on black basalt with classical figures at various pursuits, impressed factory marks to base, height 20 cm

Mid 19th century Wedgwood Portland vase, c.1840, produced as a…

Wedgwood's 19th Century Copy of the Portland Vase

Mid 19th century Wedgwood Portland vase, c.1840, produced as a copy of the celebrated Portland vase, of oviform form with twin handles, decorated in white on black basalt with classical figures at various pursuits, the decoration also appearing on the…

Wedgwood vase c.1910 Wedgwood black jasper Dip Portland vase c.…

Wedgwood Black Jasper Dip Portland Vase

Wedgwood vase c.1910 Wedgwood black jasper Dip Portland vase c. Early 20th century height 15.5 cm

Early Wedgwood black jasperware Portland vase circa 19th…

19th Century Wedgwood Black Jasperware Portland Vase

Early Wedgwood black jasperware Portland vase circa 19th century, decorated with a classical figural scene, impressed marks to base, height 17.5 cm

A Wedgwood black Jasperware Portland vase impressed marks…

Wedgwood Black Jasperware Portland Vase - 25.5 cm Height

A Wedgwood black Jasperware Portland vase impressed marks Wedgwood. Height 25.5 cm

A fine full size Wedgwood Portland vase, Undraped Version. 1902,…

Wedgwood Portland Vase, Undraped Version, Limited Edition

A fine full size Wedgwood Portland vase, Undraped Version. 1902, released as one of a limited range of prestige items from the 'Classical collection', in rich teal green solid jasper, depicting a continuous figural classical scene in white relief, the…

A fine Wedgwood black basalt Portland vase, circa later 19th…

Wedgwood Black Basalt Portland Vase, 19th Century

A fine Wedgwood black basalt Portland vase, circa later 19th century, the full size amphora having a continuous slip motif to the body depicting classical figures engaged in various pursuits, with mascarons suspended from the bracket handles, the base…

A Wedgwood Portland vase, circa 1868, of typical amphora shape…

Wedgwood Portland Vase with Cobalt and Lion's Heads

A Wedgwood Portland vase, circa 1868, of typical amphora shape with applied handles in rich cobalt with a classical slip frieze, the handles with pendant lion's head motifs below; impressed marks underside. Height 15 cm

A Wedgwood Jasper Ware Portland vase, c.1890, earthenware…

Wedgwood Jasper Ware Portland Vase, c.1890

A Wedgwood Jasper Ware Portland vase, c.1890, earthenware depicting Grecian scenes signed with Wedgwood Etruria mark. Height 19 cm