Puzzle Jug
Dateca. 1815
Possibly by
Leeds Pottery
MediumLead-glazed earthenware (cream-colored earthenware / creamware / silver lusterware)
DimensionsH: 11 1/8"; L: 8 1/8"(including handle); Diam. (foot): 4 3/4"; W (body): 1 7/8"
Credit LineGift of James W. Shaeffer
Object number2016-221
DescriptionCream-colored earthenware puzzle jug with body of ring bottle shape and central prodruding circle pierced with five-petal flower on each side. A figure of a person standing within the ring and only visible through the pierced flower design. Neck extending up from ring and culminating in bulbous juncture with three spouts below the pierced and flared mouth. Extruded hollow handle reaching from multiple spout juncture to middle of ring profile. Body supported by a circular domed foot.
1766
1780-1820
1727 (dated)
