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Jug

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1890-1920

GUSN

GUSN-6732

Description

Earthenware gourd-shaped jug with a small round mouth. Green matte glazed body with handle along top of vessel that tapers to a point, and circular foot.

Details

Descriptive Terms

jugs (vessels)
glazing (coating)
earthenware
art pottery
Vessel
Jug
Jug

Inscription

"GRUEBY POTTERY BOSTON USA" (impressed)
"GRUEBY POTTERY BOSTON USA" (around flower) (Paper Label)

Maker

Grueby Faience Company (Maker)

Location of Origin

Boston, MA, USA

Dimensions

5 x 4 1/2 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of William Sumner Appleton

Accession Number

1938.1209

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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