Cabbage-Leaf Jug
Manufacturer
Worcester Porcelain Manufactory
(English, founded 1751)
CultureEnglish
OriginWorcester, Worcestershire, England
PeriodGeorge III (1760-1820)
Datec.1768-1770
MediumSteatitic (soapstone) soft-paste porcelain with overglaze enamels, gilding
DimensionsOverall: 29.8 x 19 x 23 cm (11 3/4 x 7 1/2 x 9 1/16 in.)
MarkingsFretted square in underglaze blue
DescriptionJug of pear shape, the body moulded with overlapping leaves, and the spout moulded with a mask of a bearded man. It has a triple ‘C’ scroll handle, painted in colours with rococo shaped reserves painted in exotic birds on a scale blue ground, with gilt details.
Credit LineThe Radlett Collection of 18th Century English Porcelain
Object numberG05.18.46
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
English PorcelainStatus
On view
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