Certain Wedgwood pieces, because of the skill and time required to craft them, are produced to order. These special pieces are handmade in England by our experienced artisans to guarantee the highest possible quality. But to celebrate 250 years of Jasperware, our craftspeople have been creating Iconic pieces in advance, meaning you can enjoy them as soon as possible.
After several years of experimentation and countless trials that were rigorously recorded, Josiah I finally perfected his iconic material in 1774. Jasperware is known for its unglazed matte “biscuit” finish and its ability to take on colour throughout the clay. The material is highly prized by artists and collectors due to its fine-grained smooth texture and its uncanny hardness. Josiah I set out to copy the Barberini Vase using his new invention, showing that his modern manufacturing techniques and skilled craftsmen could mirror the pinnacle of Roman antiquities.
At our factory in England, the body of the Portland Vase is hand thrown on a potter’s wheel in Jasper clay, then engine turned to remove excess clay and refine the silhouette. The bas-relief figures and asymmetrical handles are then added to the vase before the entire piece is then fired in the kiln.
Certain Wedgwood pieces, because of the skill and time required to craft them, are only produced to order. These special pieces are handmade in England by our experienced artisans to guarantee the highest possible quality.
Our Panther Vase is recreated in rich black jasper. The engine-turning technique allows Wedgwood craftspeople to skilfully create a fluting on the lower part of the vase.
Josiah Wedgwood I’s greatest achievement, the Portland Vase is a testament to the tenacity, persistence and experimental nature of our inspirational founder. Elevate your spaces with this stylish black-hued piece.
Josiah Wedgwood’s obsession with the Barberini Vase led to thousands of experiments over nearly five years to create a perfect copy of the first-century BC cameo glass vase. Now you can own and enjoy that artistry every day.
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