Jug
ca. 1871-1875 (made)
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Jug of lead-glaze red stoneware with a moulded handle and inlaid and applied decoration in blacks and creams. Bulbous body, bottle shape with a tall neck and a small pouring lip. Handle in the form of a bearded dragon. Decorated with geometric patterning based on plant forms in black, blue, white and buff. Four rings of beading.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Lead-glaze stoneware with inlaid and applied decoration and moulded |
| Brief description | Jug of red stoneware with inlaid and applied decoration, possibly designed by Christopher Dresser, made by Watcombe Pottery Co., Torquay , ca. 1871-1875. |
| Physical description | Jug of lead-glaze red stoneware with a moulded handle and inlaid and applied decoration in blacks and creams. Bulbous body, bottle shape with a tall neck and a small pouring lip. Handle in the form of a bearded dragon. Decorated with geometric patterning based on plant forms in black, blue, white and buff. Four rings of beading. |
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| Gallery label | Jug
Designed by Christopher Dresser, made by Watcombe Terra-Cotta Co., Torquay , Devon, England, about 1871-75
Marks: 'Watcombe Porcelain', printed, and '3953', painted
Stoneware with inlaid decoration
C.60-1980(23/05/2008) |
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| Accession number | C.60-1980 |
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| Record created | March 31, 2008 |
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