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Jug
Chinese export
about 1770
Object Place: East Asia, China for export
Medium/Technique
Porcelain, colored enamels, gilding
Dimensions
22.22 cm (8 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of R. Thornton Wilson in memory of Florence Ellsworth Wilson
Accession Number65.37
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
DescriptionCider jug, barrel shaped, small v-shaped spout, double molded strap handle with floral appliques. Stylized portrait of Toby Fillpot after a print by Carington Bowles, blue coat with yellow trousers, worn inscription; orange pedestal table with blue beaker, partially covered with cloth on which are dishes, knife and fork. Starred blue rim. Gilded rim suggests it may not have had a cover originally.
InscriptionsInitials: "IYF" under handle. Figure holds out a piece of paper inscribed in ink-colored enamel: "DEAR.TOM / THIS. BROWN / JUG. WHICH / NOW. FOAMS / WITH.MILD /
ALE. OUT.OF..."
ALE. OUT.OF..."