Rare Wedgwood & Bentley King Juba Chocolate Brown Layered White Jasper Intaglio #52 – Circa 1775
Museum-Quality Historical Jasperware
An exceptionally rare Wedgwood & Bentley jasper intaglio depicting King Juba I of Numidia, a significant 1st-century BC monarch known for his alliance with Pompey against Julius Caesar. This piece is catalogued as number 52 in the prestigious Wedgwood V&A Museum collection and represents one of the few surviving examples produced during the Wedgwood & Bentley partnership.
Details:
Material: Chocolate brown and white layered jasper
Catalogue Number: 52 (V&A Museum mold)
Size: 5/8 inch × 9/16 inch × 3/16 inch thick
Markings: Marked “Wedgwood & Bentley” in circular stamp
Provenance: Sotheby’s auction, verified museum-quality piece
Condition:
Excellent condition with minor firing cracks typical of the period
Superb for use as a decorative intaglio or jewelry component
This rare jasper intaglio is a stunning historical artifact and a prized museum-quality collectible, perfect for discerning collectors of Wedgwood & Bentley jasperware and classical intaglios.
