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Toby jug
Toby jug, earthenware, standing on an octagonal base, the jug modelled in the form of a corpulent seated figure decorated with coloured glazes, with dark brown cocked hat forming the mouth of the jug, pale brown coat, green vest, yellow knee-breeches and dark brown shoes, the figure holds a light brown beer jug on the knee in the right hand and a raised cup in the left hand, a long tobacco pipe rests to one side, to the rear of the jug a plain loop handle, the handle and rear of the figure coloured green.
Collection Area
Art
Item Number
NMW A 36146
Creation/Production
Unknown
Date: 18th century (late)
Acquisition
Gift, 27/6/1952
Given by A.R. Llewellin-Taylour
Measurements
Height
(cm): 25
Length
(cm): 17.4
Width
(cm): 12.8
Height
(in): 9
Length
(in): 6
Width
(in): 5
Techniques
slip-cast
forming
Applied Art
press-moulded
forming
Applied Art
assembled
forming
Applied Art
glazed
decoration
Applied Art
Material
earthenware
glaze
Location
In store
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