A Wedgwood Reproduction of The Portland Vase

1878 edition, a small two handled black basalt jug with cameo classical scenes of love and marriage, stamped "WEDGWOOD."

4.75 in.

Single Owner Collection

M.S. Rau Antiques 2001

The original vase, AD 5-25, was in the possession of a Cardinal del Monte in Italy, eventually sold to the third Duke of Portland who lent it to Josiah Wedgwood who made it famous with various copies.

No apparent condition concerns; firing imperfections.