Classical white on sage green Wedgwood Jasperware Pin Dish Tray in a diamond shape with traditional Wedgwood Jasperware ivy leaf and berry border and applied white Jasperware classic design featuring Salome with John the Baptist's head. Stunning sage green collectible Wedgwood Jasperware measures 5-3/4" x 4.5".
The most famous of all Josiah Wedgwood's inventions was Jasperware. The unglazed vitreous body provides the perfect background for classic scenes in bas-relief.
Well into the 5th and 6th centuries, Dianic worship flourished among European pagans. Herod Antipas was the governor of Galilee, and it was he who questioned Jesus before the crucifixion. Earlier he had divorced his wife and married his niece Herodias, but John the Baptist denounced his marriage, so Herod had him imprisoned. Later that year on Herod's birthday, his stepdaughter Salome danced before him and his guests. Herod was so delighted he told her she might ask for anything she wished. At the urging of her mother Herodias, she asked for the head of John the Baptist. Herod immediately had John the Baptist executed, and his head was given to Salome.
Traditional Wedgwood craftsmanship in the fine details of the design. These Wedgwood Jasperware Pin Dish Trays are very collectible and would make a fine gift for you or a loved one, or to add to your existing Wedgwood Jasperware collection.
Excellent condition with no damage to the applied Jasperware. No chips, cracks or marks noted. Marked on the back with "WEDGWOOD", "MADE IN ENGLAND" and the date letter "U".
A1328 - WEDGWOOD JASPERWARE Sage Green Diamond Pin Tray - Salome with John the Baptist
$25.00
