English & European Ceramics & Glass - 24th November 2015

Lot 566

A large Lowestoft blue and white jug c.1790

Estimate £150 - £200 | Hammer £280

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Description

A large Lowestoft blue and white jug c.1790, finely printed with a Chinese landscape pattern of a multi-storeyed pagoda beside tall trees and rockwork, small figures and boats beside, the rim with an elaborate cell diaper border, the spout fitted with a strainer, the cover lacking, a small chip to the spout, 19.2cm.

Cf. Sheenah Smith, Lowestoft Porcelain in Norwich Castle Museum, pl.18, no.210 for an identical example.