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On display at V&A South Kensington
Ceramics, Room 138, The Harry and Carol Djanogly Gallery

Toby Jug

ca. 1780-1790 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Toby jug of lead-glazed earthenware in the form of a seated man. He holds a brown jug in his right hand, and a with his left he holds a long pipe to his mouth. Loop handle of flattened section, and a low polygonal plinth.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Lead-glazed earthenware
Brief description
Toby jug, lead-glazed earthenware, Staffordshire, ca. 1780-1790.
Physical description
Toby jug of lead-glazed earthenware in the form of a seated man. He holds a brown jug in his right hand, and a with his left he holds a long pipe to his mouth. Loop handle of flattened section, and a low polygonal plinth.
Dimensions
  • Height: 29.2cm
Gallery label
Toby jug Made in Staffordshire, about 1780-90 Lead-glazed earthenware C.29-1930 Given by Mr W. Sanders Fiske(23/05/2008)
Credit line
Given by Mr W. Sanders Fiske
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
C.29-1930

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Record createdMarch 31, 2008
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