Cream Jug
Date1760-1770
OriginEngland, Staffordshire
MediumStoneware, salt-glazed
DimensionsH: 3 1/8"; OW: 2 7/8"; Diam: 2 1/4"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1960-765
DescriptionCream jug of diminutive size and baluster form. With small kick out at bottom forming foot and foot ring. The mouth flared and cut in a strongly geometric scallop pattern. The pouring lip pinched from the mouth. The applied strap handle with ribbed molding and a flattened scroll at the lower terminal. The smooth glaze a warm gray color. The jug with over glaze polychrome enameled decoration, comprising a large flower in blue, red, and yellow below the pouring lip, and with green leaves and buds continuing across the body. The decoration executed in a rather pointillist style.Inscribedno
Markingsno
Provenancewith A. F. Allbrook, London
Exhibition(s)
