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Jug (Puzzle jug)
1775
Category
Ceramics
Place of Origin
Donyatt; Somerset; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Earthenware (slipware, redware)
- Lead glaze
Museum Object Number
1960.0620
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1960.0620
Object Name
Jug (Puzzle jug)
Category
Ceramics
Place of Origin
Donyatt; Somerset; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Date
1775
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: On neck and shoulder
Inscription: Incised through slip "1775/SW" and (script) "this and the/ gever is thine/ for ever"
Mark/Signature: No
Subject(s)
- Drinking games or tricks
Materials
- Earthenware (slipware, redware)
- Lead glaze
Techniques
- Thrown
- Slip decorated
- Sgraffito
- Pierced
- Incised
Dimensions (inches)
8.543 (H) x 7.126 (L) x 5.906 (Diam)
Dimensions (centimeters)
21.7 (H) x 18.1 (L) x 15 (Diam)
Measurement Notes
Length includes handle.