An Early Staffordshire Jug In The Form Of A Bearded Jester

~ An Early Staffordshire Jug In The Form Of A Bearded Jester ~

This is an unusual piece of early Staffordshire pottery.

The jug is in the form of a jesters face with the rest of the jug having a knobbly texture and has been hand painted in semi-lustre purples and glossy yellows and greens.

The base is hexagonal and bears no marks.

~ Dimensions ~

The jug measures approximately 5 ½ inches (14cmcm) from spout to handle, 4 inches (10cm) wide and 4 ½ inches (11.5cm) high. It weighs 280g.

~ Condition ~

The jug is in good condition. There has been some wear to the paintwork in places. There is a knocking crack to the jesters nose. It is free from cracks.