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Artist
Charles Meigh
Date1849-1850
Dimensions17.77 × 12.69 × 7.61 cm (7 × 5 × 3 in.)
MarkingsIn a lozenge in bottom is stamped in relief: "Registered March 17th, 1849/ by Charles Meigh Henley".
Credit LineGift of Mr. Allen French
Object numberC0031
DescriptionPorcelain or parian. Syrup jug. Half glossy white porcellanous ware (akin to Parian). Pewter rim and lip; pewter cover with pewter knob. Mask on handle. Shows Gothic Revival of ceramic art in England. Jug has 8 straight sides and crowded relief decoration with a frieze of figures of Apostles under pointed arches.