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Portobello Jug

Date1800 - 1899

Place of ManufactureEdinburgh ?, Scotland ?, Europe

Place of ManufactureEngland ?, Europe

MediumMaterial: earthenware; glaze

DimensionsOverall: 14.9 x 15.3 x 12.3 cm

ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART

Credit LineGift of Miss P. Bartholomew

Object number1974.167.001

DescriptionFlat bottomed pitcher has a moulded dark brown body with wide rounded belly, gathered waist flaring neck & opening, with deep scallops around rim & on the upward thrust spout. A dark brown glaze covers the entire piece. On the outer body it forms the ground for a dense pattern of small flowers & foliage printed in golden yellow covering the whole surface except the handle which remains plain brown.

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