Sage Green Jasperware Porcelain Jewelry Box with Neoclassical Reliefs, 19th Century

This refined circular box with neoclassical reliefs is a prominent example of Jasperware porcelain. It features a sage green body with white cameo appliqués representing mythological scenes and floral garlands.

Object History: The Jasperware technique was perfected by Josiah Wedgwood in England in the late 18th century. It is characterized by its matte (biscuit) finish and the use of contrasting reliefs. This specimen, dating from the 19th century, follows the aesthetic tradition of European neoclassicism, which sought to emulate the elegance of Greco-Roman antiquity through highly detailed figures.

Technical Details:
- Period: 19th Century
- Technique: Biscuit porcelain with applied reliefs
- Diameter: 12 cm (4.72 inches)
- Height: 4.5 cm (1.77 inches)
- Weight: 225 g (0.50 lb)
- Material: High-quality biscuit porcelain
- Condition: Excellent state of preservation. It shows a natural patina from time and an unglazed base, characteristic of the production of the era. No cracks, chips, or restorations.

Collector Value: A high-value object for collectors of European ceramics or for interior decoration with a classical and academic aesthetic.