Image of Gallery in South Kensington
On display at V&A South Kensington
Ceramics, Room 137, The Curtain Foundation Gallery

Jug

1865-1870 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Red earthenware jug with cream coloured glaze and patches of green glaze. Ovoid body with long, straight spout, a single loop handle and narrow neck


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Red earthenware, cream glaze and hand painted decoration, thrown on a wheel.
Brief description
Oil jug, red earthenware with cream glaze and patches of green glaze. Italian, probably Tuscany, ca.1865-70
Physical description
Red earthenware jug with cream coloured glaze and patches of green glaze. Ovoid body with long, straight spout, a single loop handle and narrow neck
Dimensions
  • Height: 6.875in
  • (base) diameter: 3.125in
Credit line
Given by Signor A. Castellani
Object history
Signor A. Castellani, the donor, probably bought this new just before donating it to the Museum.
Collection
Accession number
874-1870

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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