American. <em>Jug</em>, 1790–1810. Earthenware, 14 1/2 x 9 7/8 x 9 3/4 in. (36.8 x 25.1 x 24.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Allison C. Paulsen in memory of Arthur W. Clement, 77.45.1. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 77.45.1_bw.jpg)

Jug

Artist:American

Medium: Earthenware

Geograhical Locations:

Dates:1790–1810

Dimensions: 14 1/2 x 9 7/8 x 9 3/4 in. (36.8 x 25.1 x 24.8 cm)

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Museum Location: Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor

Accession Number: 77.45.1

Image: 77.45.1_bw.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
Ovoid earthenware jug with handle in gray-brown. Narrow mouth; ringed neck slopes to bulging shoulder, then tapers to narrow base on ring foot rim. Across upper part of body opposite handle, incised outline decoration of bird perching on a flowering branch; parts of bird and some leaves filled in with in blue slip. CONDITION: Good.

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