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Ironstone china printed underglaze in blue, and painted overglaze in red, green, and pale brown enamels. The jug has an octagonal bulbous body and straight-sided neck flaring slightly towards the projecting lip and shaped mouth. The handle is in the form of a dragon with its head curved round to the left onto the side of the neck. The exterior of the body and the inside of the neck are painted with flowering plants and foliage in 'Imari' or 'Japan' style, and the serpent handle has a pale brown head, a green exterior and a red underside.
History note: Unknown before Ralph Griffin, MA, FSA
Given by Ralph Griffin,MA FSA
Height: 9.6 cm
Width: 9 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1918-08-28) by Griffin, Ralph, MA
Circa 1825 CE - 1840 CE
Decoration composed of enamels ( red, green, pale brown)
ironstone Earthenware
Inscription present: With a crown between the two, and the latter in a banner
Accession number: C.167B-1918
Primary reference Number: 72438
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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