About this object
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ID:
6236
Production date:
c. 1670; 17th century
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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.
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Measurements
H 154 mm; W 71 mm (overall)
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Materials
ceramic; earthenware; tin-glazed earthenware
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Last Updated
2024-03-14
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