Wedgwood Portland Jasperware Vase, Circa 1875

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A Wedgwood Portland Jasperware Vase, Circa 1875, England. This vase is "Full Size" and in excellent condition for its late … more A Wedgwood Portland Jasperware Vase, Circa 1875, England. This vase is "Full Size" and in excellent condition for its late 19th century age. The deep cobalt blue in this piece is fabulous. A model of classical beauty, the vase is adorned with Greco-Roman figures in white on all sides. The underside with a portrait of Paris wearing the Phrygian cap. The relief is a representation of love and marriage. It is thought that the original Portland vase may have originally been created as a wedding gift. Impressed WEDGWOOD to the underside. less