Wedgwood Primrose Jasperware Ulysses VTG

This mint-in-box vintage Wedgwood yellow teapot is from the Jasper Miniature Teapot Collection, one of six individual teapots inspired by historic shapes from the Wedgwood archives. This Ulysses teapot was inspired by an early 19th century form and features a central bas-relief showing the hero of the Trojan Wars “Staying the Chariot of Victory” by which enterprise he hastens the defeat and capture of Troy. Known as Odysseus by the Greeks, and Ulysses by the Romans, his adventures follow the Trojan War are detailed in Homer’s Odyssey. This teapot is crafted in primrose Jasper white bas-relief. Measures 3 + 1/2 inches tall, 5 + 3/4 inches spout to handle. Vintage new in box (only taken out to look)