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Pitcher: Wedgewood, indigo blue

Pitcher: Wedgewood, indigo blue
Object name 
Pitcher: Wedgewood, indigo blue
Date 
1785-1800
Medium 
Stoneware
Dimensions 
Overall: 7 x 6 1/4 x 5 1/4 in. ( 17.8 x 15.9 x 13.3 cm )
Description 
Blue Jasperware pitcher with white sprig molded classsical scene; on one side, Cupid shoots arrow at winged female figure who is tied to a tree; on other side: a woman holding hands with a child comforts another woman with Cupid figure behind.
Object Number 
INV.13045
Marks 
impressed: on bottom: "WEDGWOOD"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.