lead-glazed earthenware, puzzle jug

Artist: Unknown; Date(s): circa 1800 - 1900; Classification(s): lead-glazed earthenware, puzzle jug, slip-coated, earthenware, slip-coated with incised decoration under lead glaze; Acquisition: bequeathed by Glaisher, J.W.L., Dr, 1928 [GL.C.66-1928] Description: Puzzle jug. Earthenware, slip-coated with incised decoration under lead glaze. Bulbous body, with short neck pierced with two rows of large circular perforations. Loop handle forming a tube communicating with three sucking-spouts which project from the rim. The body is decorated with a rough symmetrical branching spray of flowers.

Collection

Fitzwilliam Museum

Inventory Number

2476814

Title

lead-glazed earthenware, puzzle jug

Object Type

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