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Jug

1969, 1966 (designed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Glazed white porcelain, semi-circular in shape and sloping sharply at the bottom to form the foot. It is decorated with a transfer printed pattern in brown of closely and unevenly drawn lines in circular rings around the body, the handle and jug are left plain white.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Glazed white porcelain
Brief description
Jug, 'TAC' shape, designed by Walter Gropius, made by Rosenthal, Selb, Germany, 1969
Physical description
Glazed white porcelain, semi-circular in shape and sloping sharply at the bottom to form the foot. It is decorated with a transfer printed pattern in brown of closely and unevenly drawn lines in circular rings around the body, the handle and jug are left plain white.
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 4in
  • Height: 2.75in
Marks and inscriptions
Printed in dark green 'Rosenthal' with a crownabove it and then below it Germany
Object history
Walter Gropius was one of the most
influential architects and designers of
the modern movement. Born in Germany,
he came to Britain as an émigré in 1934,
and moved to the USA in 1937. His tea
set has an elegant profile, yet contains
many functionalist elements. The design remains in production.
Collection
Accession number
CIRC.387-1973

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Record createdFebruary 20, 2008
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