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jug
Object Type
jug
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
Post-Medieval
Production date
1740-1750
(circa)
Production place
Made in:
Waldenburg
Materials
stoneware
pewter
Ware
Waldenburg Stoneware
Technique
applied
salt-glazed
stamped
Dimensions
Diameter:
125 millimetres
(base)
Diameter:
98 millimetres
(rim)
Height:
312 millimetres
Bibliographic references
Gaimster 1997 / German Stoneware 1200 - 1900
(151)
Location
Not on display
Condition
Hairline crack on neck; foot slipped.
Subjects
heraldry
mammal
cherub/cupid
Associated names
Emblem of:
Frederick II, King of Prussia
Associated places
Emblem of:
Saxony (state)
Acquisition name
Donated by:
Miss Margaret Thomas, NEAC, RBA
Previous owner
Previous owner/ex-collection:
Frank Thomas
Acquisition date
1981
Department
Britain, Europe and Prehistory
Registration number
1981,1002.38
Additional IDs
Miscellaneous number:
No 358
(Thomas Collection)