Borders of white leaf or petal sprigging around the lid and laurel sprigging around handle and spout fittings create a subtle frame for the two separate sacrificial groups decorating each side of this teapot.

Robin Reilly, Wedgwood, The New Illusrated Dictionary notes in his listing under "Sacrifice" that identification of groups or scenes is difficult at times as Wedgwood freely tailored figures and sections to fit individual pieces.