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Milk jug

Date1745-1749

Artist/Maker Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory (1745-1769)

OriginEngland, London

MediumSoft-paste porcelain

DimensionsH: 5 1/4"; Dia: 3 7/8"; OL: 4 3/16"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1962-66

DescriptionWhite pear-shaped jug molded in relief with overlapping leaves of acanthus type, terminating in 6 stalk feet; projecting lip spout and simulated bamboo loop handle.
Label TextThe outstanding feature of this strawberry-leaf jug is its size. Other examples are smaller, like CWF accession 1962-91, which stands about an inch and three-quarters shorter than this one.
InscribedNone
MarkingsIncised triangle underglaze on exterior bottom.
ProvenanceEx coll: M.G. Kaufman (K12)