Jug

Christopher Dresser|Linthorpe Pottery Works

ca. 1880 · Glazed earthenware · European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

The bold form and rich glaze of this jug are characteristic of Christopher Dresser's designs at Linthorpe Pottery Works, where he served as director from 1879 to 1882. The form is probably based on Minoan or Cycladic pottery, as were many of Dresser's designs for Linthorpe. However, Asian, Mexican, Peruvian, and Fijian pottery, as well as prehistoric artifacts found in Yorkshire were also sources of inspiration, indicating Dresser's penchant for adapting motifs from diverse cultures. At Linthrope, vessels were potted by hand and then finished in a wood mold. The richly mottled glaze emulates Japanese Raku teawares.

Artist

Christopher Dresser|Linthorpe Pottery Works

Date

ca. 1880

Medium

Glazed earthenware

Culture

British

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Credit line

Gift of Florence and Herbert Irving, 2016