Potpourri Vase 1810 - 1820

This potpourri vase, created by the Wedgwood Manufactory between 1810 and 1820, is a stunning example of 19th-century English ceramics. The vase’s pink and white glaze, with a metallic luster, creates a captivating visual texture, evoking the look of marble. Its elegant form, with a lid featuring small openings, served both a practical and decorative purpose, allowing for the diffusion of fragrant scents. Now housed at the Art Institute of Chicago, this vase is a testament to the Wedgwood Manufactory’s mastery of ceramic artistry and its enduring contribution to decorative arts.