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Jug

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1875-1877

GUSN

GUSN-6727

Description

Greek redware inspired lekythos-shaped jug with black decoration. Cabling border around neck. Greek key border around shoulder and body. Winged female classical figure bearing helmet.

Details

Descriptive Terms

jugs (vessels)
painting (coating)
redware
art pottery
Classical Revival (European revival style)
Vessel
Jug
Jug

Maker

Chelsea Keramic Art Works (Maker)

Location of Origin

Chelsea, MA, USA

Dimensions

12 1/2 (H), 5 1/2 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Estate of Mrs. Jane N. Grew

Accession Number

1920.334

Places

Massachusetts (United States)
Chelsea (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)

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