Jug

Earthenware jug commemorating Admiral of the Fleet Richard Howe (1726-1799). It has an applied oval medallion in relief below the lip of a ship, a bow of blue ribbon above. 'Ad HOWE' is inscribed below the ship. The jug also has hand-painted decoration, consisting of a spray of flowers and foliage in blue, ochre, green and brown on each side and around the neck a border of laurel. It has a reeded handle with brown decoration.

Object Details

ID: AAA4404
Collection: Decorative art
Type: Jug
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: circa 1794
People: Howe, Richard
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Lionel Preston Collection
Measurements: Overall: 135 x 130 x 100 mm