Pear-shaped Mustard Pot

Manufacturer Worcester Porcelain Manufactory (English, founded 1751)

Datec.1760

MediumSteatitic (soapstone) soft-paste porcelain with underglaze blue

DimensionsOverall: 4 1/2 x 1 15/16 in. (11.5 x 5 cm)

DescriptionA rare early Worcester blue and white dry mustard pot and cover of slender pear shape, the cover surmounted with a plain conical finial. Painted in underglaze blue with trailing sprays of flowers and foliage. Mansfield Pattern.

Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Moore

Object numberG12.1.2a-b

Classifications

European Ceramics

Sub-classification

English Porcelain

Collections

Status

On view

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