THE STORY OF JASPERWARE
After several years of experimentation and countless trials that were rigorously recorded, Josiah I finally perfected his iconic material in 1774. Jasperware is known for its unglazed matte “biscuit” finish and its ability to take on colour throughout the clay. The material is highly prized by artists and collectors due to its fine-grained smooth texture and its uncanny hardness. Josiah I set out to copy the Barberini Vase using his new invention, showing that his modern manufacturing techniques and skilled craftsmen could mirror the pinnacle of Roman antiquities.
