Wedgwood Black Jasperware Grapevine Relief Ashtray

The grapevine is one of the oldest motifs in the classical decorative vocabulary, and Wedgwood's rendering of it in white relief against a matte black jasperware ground gives this compact oval ashtray a timeless quality that sits as comfortably in a contemporary interior as it does in a traditional one.

Made by Wedgwood of Stoke-on-Trent, this ashtray features a matte black jasperware ground in a compact oval form with raised white grapevine relief decoration running around the border. The grapevine motif, drawn from classical antiquity, was a recurring element in Wedgwood's decorative vocabulary from the 18th century onwards, and the precision of the applied relief work here is characteristic of Wedgwood's production standards. Black jasperware pieces of this type were produced across the 20th century and have built a strong collector following for their versatility and the quality of the relief detail.

• Maker: Wedgwood, England
• Dimensions: 1 cm (H) x 9 cm (W)
• Condition: Visible condition as shown in images
• Features: Black jasperware ground, white grapevine relief border, compact oval form
• Period: 20th century
• SKU: CBD-0047

Pairs naturally with the round grape and vine ashtray (CBD-0053) for collectors assembling the black jasperware grouping. Both pieces demonstrate the grapevine motif in different forms and scales.