Wedgwood Jasperware Dark Blue Small 4" Trojan Jug

Age: Early 20th Century

Construction: Jasperware (Unglazed Porcelain)

Dimensions: 4" Tall x 3 3/4" Wide x 2 3/4" Diameter

Condition: Very good pre-owned vintage condition. Very minor surface cracks at joins.  Small void in decoration at bottom. Please see photos.

Details: Small dark blue unglazed straight sided pitcher with unglazed white grapevine frieze under lip.  Neoclassical decoration of women & children. Unglazed white laurel wreath applied over joins of handle to body.  Rope-twisted handle. Impressed on the bottom with "Wedgwood" and "Made in England". First developed by Josiah Wedgwood in the 1770's, Jasperware is noted for its unique matte finish formula, cameo-like relief decoration, and neoclassical designs.