Medallion with Roman Emperor c. late 18th century

This small cameo, created by the Wedgwood Manufactory in the late 18th century, features a white, raised profile of a Roman Emperor against a blue jasperware background. The Wedgwood Manufactory was known for its innovative use of jasperware, a type of stoneware that allowed for detailed cameos and bas-reliefs. This piece, characteristic of the Neoclassical style popular during the period, would have been intended as a decorative object, perhaps part of a larger collection of cameos or jewelry.