Cream Jug

Dateca. 1770

Maker Philip Christian

MediumSoft-paste porcelain

DimensionsD: 3 1/16in. (7.8 cm); D (with handle): 3 11/16in.; H: 4 1/8in. (10.5cm); H (with lid): 5 1/4

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1958-320,A&B

DescriptionThrown, soft-paste porcelain cream jug, pear shaped with a projecting spout, loop handle, and domed lid. The body and lid of the cream jug is covered in blue scale decoration, except for two large white shaped panels alternating with four small quatrefoil panels. These panels are denoted by gilt scrolls. The interiors are white and decorated with floral sprays. The foot and handle of the jug was left white. The rim of the jug and lid are white and highlighted with gilding. The knop on the domed lid is highlighted with gilding.

Inscription(s)NoneMark(s)NoneProvenancePurchased from: Tilley & Co.