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Pair of framed Roundels in Black Jasperware, Wedgwood, circa 1920
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An exceptionally fine pair of roundels in black jasperware, decorated with two images of Cupid: The first sharpening his arrows; the second, of him stringing his bow.
Cupid is a popular figure from ancient Roman mythology who is commonly depicted as a winged child or young adult carrying a bow and a quiver of arrows. He is often associated with love, desire, and affection, and is known as the Roman god of love.
Cupid's origin can be traced back to the ancient Greek god Eros, who was also associated with love and desire. In Roman mythology, Cupid is the son of Venus, the goddess of love, and Mars, the god of war. He is often depicted as a playful and mischievous figure, who uses his arrows to inspire feelings of love and desire in both gods and mortals.
In art, Cupid is often depicted as a cherubic figure with wings, carrying a bow and a quiver of arrows. The arrows are said to have the power to cause feelings of love and desire in those who are struck by them, and they are sometimes depicted with a sharp point on one end and a heart-shaped tip on the other.
Cupid has been a popular figure in art and literature throughout history, and has been depicted in a variety of ways, from playful and mischievous to more serious and contemplative. He remains a popular symbol of love and affection in modern times.
- Creator:Wedgwood (Manufacturer)
- Dimensions:Height: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)Diameter: 6 in (15.24 cm)
- Style:Neoclassical (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:Stoneware,Molded
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1920
- Condition:Recently framed in gold-leafed carved wood.
- Seller Location:Melbourne, AU
- Reference Number:Seller: 42221stDibs: LU3151332773392
Wedgwood
Arguably the most celebrated of all English ceramics makers, Wedgwood was founded in 1759 by potter Josiah Wedgwood (1730–95) in Staffordshire, which was home at one time to hundreds of pottery workshops. The company is famed for its Jasperware — molded neoclassical stoneware vases, plates and other pieces inspired by ancient cameo glass, featuring white figures, scenes and decorative elements set in relief on a matte-colored background. The best-known background hue is light blue, but Wedgwood’s iconic silhouettes also appear on green, lilac, yellow, black and even white grounds. Some antique Wedgwood dinnerware pieces and other items feature three or more colors.
The Wedgwood firm first came to prominence for its tableware, which quickly gained favor in aristocratic households throughout Britain and Europe. In 1765, Wedgwood was commissioned to create a cream-colored earthenware service for Queen Charlotte, consort of King George III. The queen was so thrilled with her new china that Wedgwood was given permission to call himself “Potter to Her Majesty,” and the decorative style became known as Queen’s Ware.
Not to be outdone, Catherine the Great of Russia commissioned her own set of Wedgwood china in 1773. Nearly 200 years later, the firm created a 1,200-piece service for the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. In recent years, leading designers including Jasper Conran and Vera Wang have collaborated with Wedgwood — in the tradition of such distinguished 18th-century artists such as the painter George Stubbs and metalsmith Matthew Boulton.
From plates and other dinnerware to decorative items like urns, cachepots and candlesticks, Wedgwood designs lend a traditional air to Anglophile interiors. And even if you have to make your own tea, you may find it comforting to sip it from a delicate cup that was manufactured in the same Stoke-on-Trent kiln that produced Her Majesty’s tea service. Be sure to keep your pinky raised.
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