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Object Type
Museum number: 1981,1002.38
Description: Jug; Waldenburg stoneware; large; pewter lid-mount; grey-brown salt-glaze; three applied oval medallions; arms of Saxony supporting winged cherubs and lion mask prunts; front - cobalt-blue; mount - stamped medallion, Frederick the Great of Prussia, interior struck with mark.
Cultures/periods
Production date: 1740-1750 (circa)
Production place: Made in: Waldenburg
Materials: stoneware; pewter
Ware
Technique: applied; salt-glazed; stamped
Dimensions: Diameter: 125 millimetres (base); Diameter: 98 millimetres (rim); Height: 312 millimetres
Bibliographic references
Location: Not on display
Condition: Hairline crack on neck; foot slipped.
Subjects: heraldry; mammal; cherub/cupid
Associated names
Associated places: Emblem of: Saxony (state)
Acquisition name
Previous owner
Acquisition date: 1981
Department: Britain, Europe and Prehistory
Registration number: 1981,1002.38
Additional IDs: Miscellaneous number: No 358 (Thomas Collection)

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