Plaque with Sacrifice c. late 18th century

This is a plaque with Sacrifice, made by the Wedgwood Manufactory, its dimensions measure 6.4 by 3.2 by 0.6 cm. The plaque presents a study in contrasts: the cool, muted green of the background against the crisp, white bas-relief figures. This limited palette encourages a focus on form and line. The figures, classical in style, are meticulously rendered. Note the draped figure of a woman, her contrapposto stance lending movement to the static scene. She stands beside a large urn, a symbol laden with associations of ritual and offering. The composition, contained within the oval plaque, creates a self-contained world, a miniature stage for a solemn act. How might the formal elements of this plaque, its restrained color, and classical form, reflect the cultural values of its time? Perhaps it represents a longing for a sense of order and harmony.