1940s Wedgwood Green Jasperware Alabastron Vases - Set of 2

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Condition: Very Good | Size: 5"H each | Period: 1940s
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Meet this mesmerizing pair of 1940s Wedgwood beauties that … Read more Condition: Very Good | Size: 5"H each | Period: 1940s
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Meet this mesmerizing pair of 1940s Wedgwood beauties that practically whisper tales of antiquity. These jade-green Jasperware Alabastron vases showcase ghostly white figures dancing across their surfaces - classical maidens frozen in eternal grace against that distinctive matte finish that only Wedgwood could perfect.
The slender necks curve like swan throats, echoing the ancient Greek vessels that once held precious oils for goddesses. Each white relief tells its own story, carved with the kind of precision that makes you wonder if the artisan had divine guidance.
The Story Behind the Magic
Picture Josiah Wedgwood in 1775, obsessing over his secret formula like a ceramic alchemist. He cracked the code to create Jasperware - pottery that's colored all the way through, not just painted on top. The Alabastron shape? Pure genius borrowed from ancient Greeks who knew a thing or two about storing liquid treasures.
By the 1940s, Wedgwood artisans were still hand-applying these delicate white reliefs, one careful press at a time. Each vase is basically a small miracle of craftsmanship.
Condition
These lovelies have lived well - no battle scars, chips, or unfortunate encounters with curious cats. The white figures still pop against that gorgeous green like fresh snow on moss. A few gentle signs of their decades, but nothing that doesn't add to their character.
Two vases that have been waiting nearly 80 years for someone who appreciates their quiet sophistication. Could that be you? See less