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Wedgwood Jasper Dip Apotheosis of Homer / plaque & vase 《John Flaxman design / c.1779》 Original design: Apotheosis of Homer Wedgwood  Apotheosis of Homer plaque 1 Plaque: This plaque features a light blue background adorned with white relief depicting scenes of "Homeric deities." The design was crafted by British sculptor, draughtsman, and designer, Mr. John Flaxman (1755-1826), inspired by the ancient Greek and Roman original illustrations found in the publications of Sir William Hamilton (1730-1803). It is considered one of Wedgwood's most significant Jasperware pieces. John Flaxman was a prominent artist employed by Wedgwood in the 18th century. The length is 14 inches; Height, 7 inches. 牌匾: 這塊牌匾聚焦於“荷馬神化”場景，...

Wedgwood Jasper Dip 350 - Trophy / c.1900 《Wedgwood 4 Muses Vase》 Wedgwood Jasper Dip 4 Muses Vase 01 Wedgwood Jasper Dip is the process of covering solid-colored jasper (typically white or light blue) with a dark-colored jasper slip. Some jasperware items are dipped on one side, while others are dipped on both sides, with the base color showing at the edges. The jasper dip technique was introduced in 1777 when the price of cobalt rose, making the dyeing of solid jasper into deep blue costly. This dipping process is still in use, especially for "noble" items and those relying on engine-turned wheels to produce decorative effects through lines or patterns. Wedgwood Jasper Dip(Wedgwood浸染浮雕玉石)製作方法是將固色碧玉(通常是白色或淺藍色)覆蓋上深色的碧玉滑料。一些碧玉器物只在一面浸漬，一些則在兩面，基本顏色會顯示在邊緣處。浮雕玉石的浸染工藝於1777年引入，當時鈷的價格上漲，使得染成深藍色的固體碧玉變得代價高...

Meissen / Largest Vase Monika Zeinar / height of 82 cm 《WareWish》 Meissen Largest Vase Monika Zeinar The Meissen porcelain painter Monika Zeinar 2002/2003 with the elaborate painting of one Floor vase - with a height of 82 cm one of the largest vases in the history of the manufactory. Meissen首席彩繪大師莫妮卡·芮納(Monika Zeinar)在2002/2003年參與了一項耗時的工作，對一個超大花瓶進行了精心的繪製，這是該工廠歷史上最大的花瓶之一，高度達到82公分。 Meissen Spring Camellia coffee set Monika Zeinar 1 Monika Zeinar, a painter who has long been engaged in painting Meissen porcelain, similarly has a significant influence on the modern presentation of Meissen floral painting. However, her inspiration does not come from Meissen's extensive archives, but from nature, often her own garden. Through meticulous brushstrokes, she successful...

Meissen / Koi Vase Horst Bretschneider design 《WareWish》 Source: Meissen官網 Meissen Koi Vase - Horst Bretschneider design 1 Form: LUDWIG STURM, 1890 Artist: HORST BRETSCHNEIDER, 2022 Height: 56 cm Limited edition: 25 pieces Meissen Koi Vase - Horst Bretschneider design 2 There is no other fish that we, Europeans, are so strongly associated with the culture of the Far East than koi. These domesticated carp are commonly known in Japan as nikishigoi (“brocade carp”) because their brightly luminescent multi-colored iridescent scales resemble the fabric of women's stunning kimono dresses. Koi have been kept in Asia as ornamental fish since about the middle of the 19th century, they are a symbol of friendship and love. According to legend and tr...

Wedgwood Jasper  Portland Vase history / origin 《Warewish》 Portland Vase A (by Jastrow 2007; Wikipedia) History of Portland bottle: The Portland Vase has a long and illustrious history, making it a highly significant cultural treasure. Historians estimate that it was created around the period of BC-AD 14 during the Roman Empire. Crafted by a group of skilled artisans during the time of Alexander the Great, the Portland Vase is a glass vessel adorned with intricate reliefs, manufactured using the most advanced techniques of that era. This vase is still preserved today in the British Museum. ...