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Image of Gallery in South Kensington
On display at V&A South Kensington
Ceramics, Room 138, The Harry and Carol Djanogly Gallery

Puzzle Jug

1788 (dated)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Salt-glazed stoneware jug with handle and three spouts. Inscribed around body with 'Fany While Her Jug 1788', bands of beading below and pierced circles above.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Salt-glazed stoneware
Brief description
Puzzle jug incised with 'Fany While Her Jug 1788', salt-glazed stoneware, made in Derbyshire or Yorkshire, dated 1788
Physical description
Salt-glazed stoneware jug with handle and three spouts. Inscribed around body with 'Fany While Her Jug 1788', bands of beading below and pierced circles above.
Marks and inscriptions
'Fany While Her Jug 1788' (incised)
Gallery label
Puzzle-jug Made in Derbyshire or Yorkshire, dated 1788 Mark: 'Fany While Her Jug 1788', incised Salt-glazed stoneware C.105-1937 Given by Miss Amy E. Tomes(23/05/2008)
Credit line
Given by Miss Amy E. Tomes
Collection
Accession number
C.105-1937

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Record createdMarch 31, 2008
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