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Covered Jug

Made at: Chelsea Manufactory (England, active 1745–1784)
English
about 1750
Object Place: Europe, England

Medium/Technique Soft-paste porcelain
Dimensions 11.43 cm (4 1/2 in.)
Credit Line Jessie and Sigmund Katz Collection
Accession Number1988.697a-b
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsCeramicsPorcelain

DescriptionBulbous body with small foot band, triangular spout, scroll handle with grip. Low comed cover with conforming flange, flowers in relief and knob finial. Three sprays of prunus blossoms and leaves, in relief of body. Footring and base glazed. Unmarked. (a=lid; b=jug)
Marks Unmarked
ProvenanceBy 1973, Mr. and Mrs. Sigmund Katz [see note 1]; 1988, gift of Mr. and Mrs. Sigmund Katz. (Accession date: November 30, 1988)

NOTES:
[1] From June 25, 1973, on loan to the MFA from Mr. and Mrs. Sigmund Katz.