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Jar and Cover

1812 (dated)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Jar and cover of dark red earthenware with decoration in white slip under a clear yellowish glaze. Barrel-shaped with domed lid. On the body two large formal flowers and the inscription "BGM" with the date "1812" below among formal foliage. On the lid foliated scrolls and a border of loops round the edge.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Jar
  • Cover
Materials and techniques
Lead-glazed earthenware with slip decoration
Brief description
Jar, lead-glazed earthenware with slip decoration. English, made in Sussex, dated 1812
Physical description
Jar and cover of dark red earthenware with decoration in white slip under a clear yellowish glaze. Barrel-shaped with domed lid. On the body two large formal flowers and the inscription "BGM" with the date "1812" below among formal foliage. On the lid foliated scrolls and a border of loops round the edge.
Dimensions
  • Height: 11in
  • Diameter: 7 3/8in
taken from Register
Marks and inscriptions
  • 'B. G. M. 1812'
  • Transliteration
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Gallery label
(23/05/2008)
Jar
Made in Sussex, dated 1812
Mark: " B. G. M. 1812"
Lead-glazed earthenware with slip decoration

C.337-1919 Given by Lady Lister
Credit line
Given by Lady Lister
Object history
No. 10 in the Sutton Collection.
Collection
Accession number
C.337&A-1919

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Record createdMarch 31, 2008
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