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About this object

  • ID:

    6236

  • Production date:

    c. 1670; 17th century

  • Location:

    In Store

  • English tin-glazed ware jug in the shape of a sitting cat, decorated with blue and yellow alternating lines to simulate hair, on a buff glaze. The collar is painted on, with a short chain in front. Its ears are missing. Novelty jugs in the shape of cats were popular in Stuart London. They were used for cream and milk or wine.

  • Measurements

    H 154 mm; W 71 mm (overall)

  • Materials

    ceramic; earthenware; tin-glazed earthenware

  • Last Updated

    2024-03-14

FURTHER INFORMATION
  • NUMBER OF ITEMS

    1

  • STATUS

    permanent collection

  • COPYRIGHT HOLDER

    digital image copyright Museum of London

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