Porringer

Dateca. 1750

OriginEngland, Staffordshire (probably) or Yorkshire (possibly)

MediumLead-glazed earthenware (cream-colored earthenware / creamware)

DimensionsH: 2 1/4"; OW: 5 3/4"; Diam: 4"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1976-359

DescriptionPorringer, of bulbous body with short foot. With sharp incurvate neck demarcated with incised beading and a flaring mouth. The handle of a sort of shield shape, with multi-curved top. With stippled ground and integrally-modeled sunflower (?), Potting marks are evident. The mottled brown glaze with green wash to the flower over creamy lemon ground. The body buff-gray in color. The piece unusually lightweight.Inscription(s)noMark(s)noProvenancewith Jellinek & Sampson, London