Cabbage-Leaf Jug
Manufacturer
Worcester Porcelain Manufactory
(English, founded 1751)
CultureEnglish
OriginWorcester, Worcestershire, England
PeriodGeorge III (1760-1820)
Datec.1770
MediumSteatitic (soapstone) soft-paste porcelain with overglaze enamels
DimensionsOverall: 20 x 14 x 17 cm (7 7/8 x 5 1/2 x 6 11/16 in.)
MarkingsFretted square in underglaze blue
DescriptionJug of pear shape, the body moulded with overlapping leaves, and the spout is moulded with a mask of a bearded man. It has a triple scroll handle, painted in colours with Kakiemon plants and banded hedges within vase- and rococo-shaped reserves against a scale blue ground. It has a formal sprig border, and gilt details.
Credit LineThe Radlett Collection of 18th Century English Porcelain
Object numberG05.18.45
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
English PorcelainStatus
On view
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