Wedgwood Jasperware Icarus Mini Teapot, Portland blue 1-cup 3.5 tall England

  

This rare footed mini teapot is a beautiful piece of vintage pottery made by Wedgwood in England in their signature Jasperware technique, which creates a unique textured surface on the porcelain. Depicts the well-known Greek character Icarus. According to Greek mythology, Icarus was the son of master craftsman Daedalus, who.

Was imprisoned with Icarus in a labyrinth. Daedalus fashioned two pairs of wings for himself and his son, made of metal feathers held to a leather frame by beeswax. Despite his father's warnings Icarus soared high into the sky, causing the wax to soften - and he fell into the sea and drowned. Icarus' story is commonly associated with the warning phrase flying too close to the sun. You can check out a longer version of this story on Wikipedia!

Measuring 3.5 inches in height and 5.5 in width, this 1-cup teapot is a perfect decorative item for any room. This Portland Blue teapot is one of a series of 6 mini teapots made by Wedgwood (the colors of the others are pink, yellow, green and two that are Wedgwood blue).