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jug
Object Type
jug
Museum number
1913,1117.2
Description
Two large fragments used in the previous restoration of jug no 1913 11-17, 2. Earthenware, apparently tin-glazed and painted in green and manganese to continue the decoration on the rest of the jug. The interior surfaces are scored to represent turning marks and are covered with semi-opaque glaze.
Production date
1905-1910
(circa)
Materials
earthenware
Ware
Maiolica
Technique
tin-glazed
(front)
glazed
(back)
Dimensions
Length:
12.10 centimetres
Length:
18 centimetres
Bibliographic references
Thornton & Wilson 2009 / Italian Renaissance Ceramics: a catalogue of the British Museum collection
(cat. 38)
(see)
Location
Not on display
Acquisition name
Purchased from:
Camillo Visconti
Acquisition date
1913
Department
Britain, Europe and Prehistory
Registration number
1913,1117.2