Wedgwood Jasperware blue potpourri bowl with lid and relief decoration.

Wedgwood Jasperware is a type of stoneware developed by Josiah Wedgwood in the 1770s. It is characterized by its matte finish and the use of applied white reliefs, often depicting classical scenes or figures, against a colored background. The most famous Jasperware colors are sage green, black, and a distinctive blue, known as "Wedgwood blue." This material became immensely popular and is still produced by the Wedgwood company today.

This particular piece is a potpourri bowl, designed to hold fragrant dried flowers or herbs. The lid, with its perforations, allows the scent to diffuse into the air. The neoclassical motifs adorning the bowl are typical of the late 18th and 19th centuries, reflecting the prevailing artistic tastes of the era. Such decorative items were common in affluent households during the Georgian and Victorian periods.