Puzzle Jug
1791 (dated)
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Puzzle jug of red earthenware with decoration incised through a white slip under a yellowish glaze splashed with green. Globular with tubular loop handle pierced with two holes below and communicating with the base of the jug and with an orifice on the lip; the short neck pierced with seven holes. Incised design with formal tulips and other flowers and on the front the inscription: Fill this pot of liquor sweet for it is good when friends do meet. William Farrant 1791.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Lead-glazed earthenware with incised decoration |
| Brief description | Puzzle jug, lead-glazed earthenware with incised decoration. English, made in Donyatt in Somerset, dated 1791 |
| Physical description | Puzzle jug of red earthenware with decoration incised through a white slip under a yellowish glaze splashed with green. Globular with tubular loop handle pierced with two holes below and communicating with the base of the jug and with an orifice on the lip; the short neck pierced with seven holes. Incised design with formal tulips and other flowers and on the front the inscription: Fill this pot of liquor sweet for it is good when friends do meet. William Farrant 1791. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | Fill this pot of liquor sweet for it is good when friends do meet. William Farrant 1791 |
| Gallery label | Puzzle-jug
Made in Donyatt, Somerset, dated 1791
Lead-glazed earthenware with incised decoration
C.331-1930 Given by Mr A.E. Reveirs Hopkins(23/05/2008) |
| Credit line | Given by Mr A. E. Reveirs Hopkins |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | C.331-1930 |
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| Record created | March 31, 2008 |
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