Aesculapius

Wedgwood

About 1790

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Oval bronze plaque depicting the destruction of Niobe's children
Large centerpiece of Wedgwood Majolica in the form of two naiads, or nymphs, each with long brownish-blond hair held back by a leafy wreath encircling their heads and wearing a blue bathing costume, amongst molded, blue-green waves that form the base and holding between them an outstretched fishing net that serves as a basket for fruit or the like.
Bust in profile right.
The vase is heavy and has a cylindrical form with a tapered base. The exterior decorated with interspersed dimensional bands. In the center of the vase's body are impressed bands flanking a repeated 's' design imprinted into the form that intersect to create varying shapes. The interior is glazed dark red/plum.