Artist: Unknown; Date(s): 1703 - 1704; Classification(s): lead-glazed earthenware, harvest jug, throwing, Earthenware, the body thrown, slip-coated, and incised under lead glaze.; Acquisition: bequeathed by Glaisher, J.W.L., Dr, 1928 [Gl.C.58-1928]
Description: Harvest jug. Earthenware, the body thrown, slip-coated, and incised under lead glaze. Bulbous body, flaring neck pinched into a lip in front, with a loop handle. On the front flanked by two unicorns and two birds, is a bust with the initials and date 'CL 1703/4'. Below the handle is a tulip, and, on the neck, flowers. Round the shoulders is the inscription 'now I am com for to supply youre workmen/when in haruist dry when they doe Labour harde and sweat/good drink is better for then meate: in winter time when it is coold/i Likewise then good drinke can hould: booth seasons doe the same require/and most men doe good drinke desire'