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On display at V&A South Kensington
Ceramics, Room 139, The Curtain Foundation Gallery

Korea

Jug
ca. 1840 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Jug 'Korea' of earthenware transfer-printed in blue with Chinese and Persian landscapes. Pear-shaped and with the lip with cut-away sides. Loop handle with one protuberance.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleKorea (manufacturer's title)
Materials and techniques
Earthenware transfer-printed in blue
Brief description
Jug 'Korea' of earthenware transfer-printed in blue, possibly by John Maddock Pottery, Burslem or John Meir and Son, Tunstall, ca. 1840.
Physical description
Jug 'Korea' of earthenware transfer-printed in blue with Chinese and Persian landscapes. Pear-shaped and with the lip with cut-away sides. Loop handle with one protuberance.
Dimensions
  • Height: 29.8cm
Marks and inscriptions
'KOREA J.M. & S' in a crowned oval medallion (Printed)
Credit line
Given by H. T. G. Watkins
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
C.39-1945

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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