Titus (Titus Flavius Sabinus Vespasianus) 18th century

This 18th-century black basalt medallion by renowned English potter Josiah Wedgwood depicts Titus Flavius Sabinus Vespasianus, also known as Titus, in profile. Crafted in Wedgwood's signature black basalt, a durable and elegant ceramic, the relief portrait showcases Titus's youthful features, emphasizing his noble lineage. This small, meticulously crafted medallion, a prime example of Wedgwood's neoclassical style, reflects the enduring fascination with Roman history and the aesthetic ideals of antiquity prevalent during the Enlightenment era.