Ewer c. 1790

This blue and white jasperware ewer was made by English potter William Adams around 1790. Its design is inspired by classical Greek and Roman art, with intricate white cameo decorations on a cobalt blue background. The ewer depicts a scene with several figures in a landscape setting, likely a mythological or allegorical subject. This piece is a fine example of the neoclassical style that flourished in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. It showcases the craftsmanship and artistic sensibilities of the period.