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

Jug

ca. 1575 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Jug, fritware, of pear-shape with flared rim, painted in cobalt blue and black under the glaze with bands of Chinese style foliate lotus scrolls and minor bands of chain, chevron and fluted design, the handle with blue dash design.


Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Fritware, underglaze painted in coabalt blue and black, glazed
Brief description
Jug, fritware, painted under the glaze in cobalt blue and black with a Chinese style meandering scroll pattern, Turkey (Iznik), ca. 1575
Physical description
Jug, fritware, of pear-shape with flared rim, painted in cobalt blue and black under the glaze with bands of Chinese style foliate lotus scrolls and minor bands of chain, chevron and fluted design, the handle with blue dash design.
Dimensions
  • Height: 27.9cm
  • Diameter: 19.1cm
Style
Object history
Acquired, one of two jugs (with CIRC.202-1911), as examples of Damascus pottery. Acquired for £14.14s.0d.
Collection
Accession number
CIRC.203-1911

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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