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Title

Milk jug

circa 1765-1770

Artist

Worcester

England

1751 – 2009

  • Details

    Date
    circa 1765-1770
    Media category
    Ceramic
    Materials used
    soft-paste porcelain
    Dimensions
    8.4 x 8.3 x 6.5 cm
    Credit
    On loan from Kenneth Reed
    Location
    South Building, ground level, Grand Courts
    Accession number
    L2012.146
    Copyright

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    Artist information
    Worcester

    Works in the collection

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  • About

    Painted in underglaze blue with the ‘dragon’ pattern based on Chinese originals. The design features a dragon chasing a flaming pearl. The dragon’s tail folds into the interior of the jug.

  • Exhibition history

    Shown in 1 exhibition

  • Bibliography

    Referenced in 1 publication

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