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: 23.5 x 15 x 18.5 cm (9 1/4 x 5 7/8 x 7 5/16 in.)
MarkingsFretted square in underglaze blue
DescriptionJug of pear shape, the body moulded with overlapping leaves, spout moulded with a mask of a bearded man. It has a triple ‘C’ scroll handle, painted in colours with cornucopia-shaped reserves with turquoise scale ground. It has floral swags, bands of underglaze blue puce swags and gilt details.
Credit LineThe Radlett Collection of 18th Century English Porcelain
Object numberG05.18.47
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
English PorcelainStatus
On view
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