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Jug

ca. 1870 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

The style of this unglazed water jug is characteristic of ceramic ware produced in Rabat, Morocco. These wares were decorated with tar made from the sap of conifers. Used for storing water, their slight porosity helped keep their contents cool. This jug was donated to the V&A by George Maw, founder of Maw & Co., a British manufacturer of ceramic tiles.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Unglazed earthenware
Brief description
Unglazed earthenware water jug, Rabat, Morocco, ca. 1870
Physical description
Unglazed earthenware jug with single handle and slightly flared neck. Decorated with geometric patterns in fine lines of dark brown/black.
Dimensions
  • Height: 48cm
  • (maximum width) width: 26cm
Credit line
Given by George Maw
Object history
Accessions register entry: 'Vase or Jar. Unglazed terra-cotta; the body amphora shape with wide mouth, and handle; with black painted decoration. Moorish (Rabat). 1860-70. H. 17 ¾ in., diam. top, 5 5/8 in. Given by G. Maw, Esq. [in hand - Broseley]'
Summary
The style of this unglazed water jug is characteristic of ceramic ware produced in Rabat, Morocco. These wares were decorated with tar made from the sap of conifers. Used for storing water, their slight porosity helped keep their contents cool. This jug was donated to the V&A by George Maw, founder of Maw & Co., a British manufacturer of ceramic tiles.
Collection
Accession number
250-1872

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Record createdJune 26, 2008
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