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Jug

early 19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Cream jug of red earthenware covered with a bronze-coloured wash and moulded. Depressed semi-spherical shape with a flat horizontal shoulder and high arched loop handle. A zone of flowers in moulded relief run round the shoulder. The base of the handles is decorated with an edging of radiating lines.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Red earthenware covered with a bronze-coloured wash and moulded
Brief description
Cream jug of red earthenware covered with a bronze-coloured wash and moulded, possibly by Shorthose factory, Hanley, early 19th century
Physical description
Cream jug of red earthenware covered with a bronze-coloured wash and moulded. Depressed semi-spherical shape with a flat horizontal shoulder and high arched loop handle. A zone of flowers in moulded relief run round the shoulder. The base of the handles is decorated with an edging of radiating lines.
Dimensions
  • Maximum height: 7.6cm
  • Diameter: 12.2cm
Marks and inscriptions
  • 'S & Co / 2' (Impressed)
  • Transliteration
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Credit line
Given by H. T. G. Watkins
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
C.48-1948

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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