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Puzzle jug
Puzzle jug, inverted pear shaped body, cylindrical neck pierced with trellis pattern of lozenges and small circles. Hollow handle forming a collar around upper part of neck with three bulbous spouts, narrow band of piercing above. Body transfer printed in underglaze blue with the 'Carnation' pattern of oriental flowers; oriental border print around exterior and interior of neck. Scrolling flowers on handle. Rim very damaged.
Collection Area
Art
Item Number
NMW A 30677
Acquisition
Bequest, 10/12/1953
Measurements
Height
(cm): 19.3
Length
(cm): 18.8
Width
(cm): 13.4
Height
(in): 7
Length
(in): 7
Width
(in): 5
Techniques
wheel-thrown
forming
Applied Art
moulded
forming
Applied Art
pierced
decoration
Applied Art
transfer-printed
decoration
Applied Art
underglaze blue
decoration
Applied Art
Material
earthenware
Location
In store
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