Water jug
Category
Ceramics
Date
Unknown
Materials
Pottery
Measurements
276 x 249 mm; 184 mm (Length)
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Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 24609.10
Summary
Medium-sized water jug, oval-shaped with ridges running top to bottom on each corner. On each side is printed blue pattern on white background. Pattern shows classical ruins in a landscape with larger decorated ruin to left side - all enclosed by flower / foliage decoration. To one side is a blue scroll and acanthus leaf style handle. The foot of the jug is rectangular with relief scroll style design. Upper rim is ridged and has blue foliage pattern and gilt edge, worn in various places. On the base is printed in a blue decorative oval surround; PARMA. / P. B. Also on a raised rectangle of ceramic is stamped in relief; Rd 809018.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.