Daisy Makeig-Jones Wedgwood RARE Antique Bowl, Butterflies c. 1915

A fine Wedgwood lustre Antique Bowl, pattern Z5068, dating to c. Exterior in rich Powder Blue lustre, hand-painted with vividly colored butterflies in flight; interior in luminous Mother-of-Pearl lustre with a single gilt-edged butterfly at centre. According to the Wedgwood Decoration Book, this shape is referred to as the “Antique Bowl”. Designed by Daisy Makeig-Jones, celebrated for her imaginative Fairyland Lustre and naturalistic motifs, whose work brought Wedgwood’s decorative range to international prominence in the early 20th century. This rare example combines refined colour harmony with lifelike butterfly rendering, giving the impression they might alight at any moment. Size: Height 8 cm, diameter 12 cm. Bowl rings nicely when tapped. Please study the accompanying photographs carefully as they form an integral part of this description. If you have any questions, we will be happy to answer them. Please message me if you need any further information.