Wedgwood Blue Jasperware Adoration of the Shepherds Christmas Plate 1999

Vintage Wedgwood Blue Jasperware Adoration of the Shepherds Christmas Plate 1999 Annual Christmas collectible plate from 1999 featuring a beautiful white relief depicting Mary, baby Jesus and three shepherds with their sheep. Cherubs around the outer edges. Made in England. Great overall condition, no chips or cracks. Measures approx 7.5 in diameter. Jasperware, or jasper ware, is a type of pottery first developed by Josiah Wedgwood in the 1770s. Usually described as stoneware, it has an unglazed matte "biscuit" finish and is produced in a number of different colors, of which the most common and best known is a pale blue that has become known as Wedgwood Blue, with the sage green being second most popular.