Ceramic object
jugAccession number: A9569Collection place: Aldgate, London [City of London] or Antwerp, Low Countries Production date: c. 1550 Material: ceramic; earthenware Measurements: H 170 mm; DM 100 mm Museum Section: Post-Medieval Summary: Tin-glazed earthenware jug pear shape, decorated in blue, manganese and ochre with a dart piercing a heart, on a creamy white glaze. Some aspects of this decoration are reminiscent of Italian maiolica and the motif symbolises contrition and repentance in Christian art. cf. Rackham pl 28 (b). Location: Not currently on display. For information contact the Museum. Category: Tin glazed wares. Sub-category: London factories. Related publicationsBritton, Frank, London delftware London : Jonathan Horne, (1987). Pages: 202pISSN ISBN 0951214004 (Object details: p 100 no 6, published) |