Antislavery Medallion 1782 - 1792

Created between 1782-1792, this jasperware medallion, designed by Josiah Wedgwood, is a powerful anti-slavery statement. The image of a kneeling, chained black man with the inscription "Am I Not a Man and a Brother?" is a poignant reminder of the horrors of slavery and a plea for human rights. Wedgwood, a prominent potter, produced these medallions to raise awareness about the abolitionist movement, making it a symbol of the fight against transatlantic slave trade. This piece, now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, continues to inspire reflection on social justice and equality.