Year/Period: Mid-20th century (c. 1950s–1970s, after the original 18th-century design)
Material: Unglazed jasperware (stoneware)
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The Neoclassical Reverie lidded jar by Wedgwood exemplifies timeless English refinement in its iconic “Wedgwood Blue” jasperware. Adorned with crisp white reliefs of classical figures in tranquil scenes of offering and contemplation, the piece draws from ancient Greco-Roman motifs revived during the 18th century. Laurel wreaths, palm fronds, and flowing drapery encircle its cylindrical body, lending a sense of serene symmetry and historic grace.
This object speaks to Wedgwood’s mastery of form and matte texture — where restraint meets grandeur. A quiet piece of history that once held small treasures, it continues to embody the ideals of beauty, proportion, and enlightenment.
