Puzzle Jug
1800 (dated)
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Puzzle jug of red earthenware with bulbous body and loop handle. It is covered with a yellow glaze over a white slip, with incised decoration consisting of conventional flowers, leaves and scroll ornament. On the front is the inscription "P. Carnall, S.W. 1800". The back is also inscribed "SW 1800" and on the bottom is scratched "P.C.". The short neck is pierced with three crosses and two holes.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Lead-glazed earthenware with incised slip decoration |
| Brief description | Puzzle jug inscribed 'P. Carnall...' on the front, lead-glazed earthenware with incised slip decoration. English, Somerset, Donyatt, dated 1800. |
| Physical description | Puzzle jug of red earthenware with bulbous body and loop handle. It is covered with a yellow glaze over a white slip, with incised decoration consisting of conventional flowers, leaves and scroll ornament. On the front is the inscription "P. Carnall, S.W. 1800". The back is also inscribed "SW 1800" and on the bottom is scratched "P.C.". The short neck is pierced with three crosses and two holes. |
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| Accession number | 848-1898 |
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| Record created | March 31, 2008 |
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