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Jug

ca. 1795 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Water ewer of lead-glazed earthenware. Gadrooned pedestal base, hollow underneath. Gadrooned inverted pear-shaped body. Narrow neck, expanding to an irregularly waved lip. Crossed celery-stalk handles with flowers and leaves in relief where they join the body.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Lead-glazed earthenware
Brief description
Water ewer of lead-glazed earthenware, probably made by J. & C. Whitehead, Hanley, ca. 1795
Physical description
Water ewer of lead-glazed earthenware. Gadrooned pedestal base, hollow underneath. Gadrooned inverted pear-shaped body. Narrow neck, expanding to an irregularly waved lip. Crossed celery-stalk handles with flowers and leaves in relief where they join the body.
Dimensions
  • Height: 24.1cm
Gallery label
(23/05/2008)
Jug
Made at the Leeds Pottery, Leeds, Yorkshire, about 1785
Lead-glazed earthenware

C.55-1947
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
C.55-1947

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Record createdMarch 31, 2008
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