Jug
Artist
George Richardson
(English)
CultureEnglish
OriginWrotham, Kent, England
PeriodCharles II (1649-1685)
Date1651
MediumRed earthenware, slip, lead glaze, and thrown..
DimensionsOverall: 24.5 x 17.8 x 16.5 cm (9 5/8 x 7 x 6 1/2 in.)
MarkingsMolded medallion with initials 'GR' and date '1651'
DescriptionWrotham dated jug by George Richardson, with the bulbous body covered in a brown glaze and applied with medallions enclosing fleurs-de-lys, animals, and flowerheads. It is covered in a cream slip, and the lower part has shallow groves enriched with dots. The neck has a band of scrolling foliage and rosettes enclosing fleurs-de-lys, and the strap handle is enriched with dots.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.551
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
English Earthenware - SlipwareStatus
On view
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