Jug
mid 18th century (made), ca. 1755-60 (decorated)
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Jug, pear-shaped with spreading foot and small v-shaped spout fitted to the lip. The handle on the opposite side is missing. Painted on the face with of the jug is a large leaf containing a floral bouquet consisting of a rose, chrysanthemum, tulip etc, and flowering sprigs; a butterfly and a caterpillar are distributed over the remainder.
The painting on the face of the jug is in a style and colouring typical of London enamelling.
The painting on the face of the jug is in a style and colouring typical of London enamelling.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Porcelain painted in enamel colours |
| Brief description | Jug, porcelain decorated with a large leaf containing a floral bouquet, chinese, mid 18th century; overdecorated in London about 1755-60 |
| Physical description | Jug, pear-shaped with spreading foot and small v-shaped spout fitted to the lip. The handle on the opposite side is missing. Painted on the face with of the jug is a large leaf containing a floral bouquet consisting of a rose, chrysanthemum, tulip etc, and flowering sprigs; a butterfly and a caterpillar are distributed over the remainder. The painting on the face of the jug is in a style and colouring typical of London enamelling. |
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| Credit line | Given by Mr P. Synge-Hutchinson |
| Production | Overdecorated in London |
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| Accession number | C.158-1956 |
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| Record created | March 3, 2003 |
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