The story
From jasper + -ware. The style was first developed by Josiah Wedgwood, as a Wedgwood product.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
jasperware
Today it means: A form of pottery that has a stoneware body which is either white or colored, which is noted for its matte finish. It is a popular blue-and-white ware, but it comes in many other colors. Full definition →