Jug

An earthenware jug with a reeded neck painted turquoise with a pink rim. 'ADMIRAL; NELSON' is painted in brown below the lip with swags below. The jug has a fluted base, the handle is edged with turquoise and has a double attachment to the body with acanthus decoration at the lower end.

Object Details

ID: AAA4992
Collection: Decorative art
Type: Jug
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Wilson
Date made: circa 1802
People: Nelson, Horatio; Wilson
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Sutcliffe-Smith Collection
Measurements: Overall: 175 x 160 x 140 mm