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Milk jug


Pot à lait a pieds
Made at: Sèvres Manufactory (France)
French (Sèvres)
1767
Object Place: Europe, France

Medium/Technique Soft-paste porcelain
Dimensions 8.2 x 8 cm (3 1/4 x 3 1/8 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Pirie
Accession Number1986.995
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsCeramicsPorcelain

DescriptionPear-shaped jug with flaring spout and fluted rim on three rusticated feet with molded prunus blossoms branching onto body. Rusticated handle. Diaper ground composed of bleu celeste circles and red and blue grid. Oval reserve with trophy composed of a sheaf of arrows, a torch, and a straw hat.
Marks Mark on base in blue enamel: interlaced Ls enclosing date letter q.