milk jug
Summary
Pear-shaped milk jug on turned flared foot, with broad projecting lip, cut rim and double intertwined ribbed strap loop handle with flower-and-leaf terminals. Impressed beaded border to foot and shoulder. Exterior beneath lip painted in iron red enamel with vignette of young lady taking tea in a garden, seated at small table to left, flanked on either side by tall three-tiered trees, with three clouds overhead. Pale cream coloured body with fine greenish-yellow glaze.
Object Name
milk jug
Creators Name
Date Created
c 1770=1780
Dimensions
: 12cm x 7.4cm
across handle and lip: 10.8cm
accession number
1923.864
Collection Group
Place of creation
Leeds
Medium
Credit
Bequeathed by Thomas Tylston Greg
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