Milk jug with "The Fruit Sprigs" pattern
Manufacturer
Worcester Porcelain Manufactory
(English, founded 1751)
CultureEnglish
OriginWorcester, Worcestershire, England
Datec.1775-1785
MediumSteatitic (soapstone) soft-paste porcelain, printed in underglaze cobalt blue
DimensionsOverall: 9.6 x 8 x 6.8 cm (3 3/4 x 3 1/8 x 2 11/16 in.)
MarkingsPrinted hatched crescent mark on the base in underglaze blue.
DescriptionWorcester small milk jug of concave fluted pear-shape, with sparrow's beak spout and grooved handle. Transfer-printed in underglaze blue with a variation of "The Fruit Sprigs" pattern, with line band at rim.
Credit LineGift of Barry and Marjorie Pepper
Object numberG99.3.28
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
English PorcelainStatus
On view
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