Jug

Large jug with gold borders on a white ground. Under the lip, a painting of Britannia in grisaille. She is seated, with a cap of liberty on the end of her spear. Her right hand holds an olive branch and rests on her shield. She is flanked by a lion and a cornucopia; a brig under sail is seen in the background. The jug has a scroll handle decorated in gold.

Object Details

ID: AAA4475
Collection: Decorative art
Type: Jug
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Flight & Barr
Date made: 1793-1807
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London. Caird Fund.
Measurements: Overall: 235 x 210 x 165 mm