Jug

Mask jug moulded as the head of Admiral Sir George Brydges Rodney (1719-1792), coloured in blue, brown and green. The head has a curled wig, the queue turned up to form the handle. The coat collar is blue, and the hat band is moulded with decorative designs and a blue flag with white cross in the front, superimposed on naval trophies. The eyes and eyebrows of the face are touched in blue.

Object Details

ID: AAA4383
Collection: Decorative art
Type: Jug
Display location: Display - Voyagers
Creator: Wood, Ralph
Date made: circa 1782
Exhibition: Voyagers
People: Rodney, George Brydges; Wood, Ralph
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 165 mm x 165 mm x 110 mm