noun
- fine unglazed stoneware pottery developed by Josiah Wedgwood, typically featuring white relief decorations on a colored background
Usage: ceramics; often capitalized as Jasperwares
Examples
- The museum’s collection includes several beautiful blue jasperwares from the 18th century.
- Wedgwood jasperwares are highly prized by collectors of fine ceramics.
- The pale green jasperware vase featured delicate white cameo figures.
- Antique jasperwares can be identified by their distinctive matte finish.
- The auction house sold a set of jasperware pieces for thousands of dollars.
- Her grandmother’s china cabinet displayed several pieces of blue and white jasperware.