Jug
ca. 1920-1930 (made)
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Jug of white earthenware, with flat metal cover, hinged and weighted so that it opens when the jug is tipped to pour. Tapering cylinder, angular handle, and pronounced lip. Underglazed printed decoration in two shades of grey, blue and green. Geometrical band towards the base of the jug, with squares containing a circular device.
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Materials and techniques | White earthenware with underglaze printed decoration in colours, with metal cover |
Brief description | Jug with hinged metal cover, white earthenware with underglaze printed decoration in colours, Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik AG, Germany, ca. 1920-1930 |
Physical description | Jug of white earthenware, with flat metal cover, hinged and weighted so that it opens when the jug is tipped to pour. Tapering cylinder, angular handle, and pronounced lip. Underglazed printed decoration in two shades of grey, blue and green. Geometrical band towards the base of the jug, with squares containing a circular device. |
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Accession number | C.236-1991 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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