Wedgwood Black Jasperware Slop Bowl – Rare 20th C. Neoclassical Blackware

Exquisite Wedgwood Black Jasperware Slop Bowl – Rare 20th Century Collectible

Offered here is a refined and rare Wedgwood Black Jasperware slop bowl, dating from the 20th century. This elegant piece showcases the timeless beauty of Wedgwood’s iconic black jasperware, a highly sought-after ceramic body prized by collectors of fine English pottery and neoclassical decorative arts.

Crafted with Wedgwood’s renowned attention to detail, this black jasperware bowl features the classic matte black body that made the company famous, providing a striking and sophisticated presence in any display. Originally intended as a slop bowl within a tea or coffee service, it now stands beautifully on its own as a decorative object or functional bowl for modern interiors.

Key Features:

• Maker: Wedgwood
• Material: Black Jasperware (stoneware)
• Type: Slop bowl / waste bowl
• Period: 20th Century
• Colour: Classic matte black
• Rarity: Harder-to-find black jasperware form

This 20th century Wedgwood slop bowl is an excellent example of the company’s continued commitment to quality and tradition. Black jasperware is among the most dramatic and sculptural of Wedgwood’s bodies, and pieces in this color are highly desirable for both seasoned collectors and those beginning a curated collection of English ceramics.

Design & Style

The bowl’s clean profile and refined proportions make it a versatile piece that complements both traditional and contemporary interiors. Its rich black surface provides a perfect backdrop for surrounding porcelain and pottery, making it an ideal anchor piece in a cabinet, on a sideboard, or as part of a larger Wedgwood display. While originally utilitarian within a tea service, today it is appreciated primarily as a decorative object of neoclassical-inspired design and understated luxury.

Collecting & Display

Black jasperware has long been associated with connoisseurship and good taste. This bowl is a lovely addition to any collection of:

• Wedgwood jasperware (black, blue, green, or other colours)
• Fine English pottery and porcelain
• Neoclassical and Georgian-inspired decorative arts
• 20th century British ceramics

Its subtle elegance makes it suitable for display in a china cabinet, on a mantelpiece, or grouped with other monochrome ceramics for a curated, gallery-like effect. Collectors value these bowls not only for their historic function but also for their sculptural form and the tactile quality of the jasperware body.

Condition

This listing is for a vintage 20th century piece, and as with all antique and vintage ceramics, minor signs of age and handling may be present. Please refer to the photographs (and feel free to request additional images) to assess the condition to your satisfaction before purchase. The bowl presents beautifully and remains a fine example of Wedgwood’s black jasperware production.

Why This Piece Stands Out

• Rare form in black jasperware, more unusual than standard plates or small dishes
• Classic Wedgwood quality from the 20th century, continuing the tradition begun in the 18th century
• Versatile decorative object – works in both period and modern interiors
• Ideal gift for collectors of Wedgwood, English pottery, or lovers of refined black ceramics

Perfect For

• Enhancing a Wedgwood or jasperware collection
• Adding a touch of understated luxury to a living room, study, or dining room
• Stylish interior design, especially monochrome or minimal schemes
• Thoughtful gifting to collectors and design enthusiasts

Authenticity

This is an authentic Wedgwood black jasperware bowl from the 20th century, not a reproduction. Wedgwood’s name is synonymous with quality, and black jasperware remains one of the company’s most iconic and collectible ceramic bodies.

For collectors of fine porcelain and pottery, this rare Wedgwood black jasperware slop bowl offers an opportunity to acquire a distinctive piece of 20th century English ceramic history—elegant, timeless, and increasingly hard to find in good condition.