Jug

An earthenware jug with purple lustre decoration. It is hand-painted with a picture of a brig under sail on one side within a coloured floral wreath. On the other side, a similar wreath surrounding a verse: 'Success unto the hope/And prosperous may she be/Contentment to the Owners give/And from misfortunes free.' Under the lip: 'Capt. Iohn Frazer 1823'.

Object Details

ID: AAA5174
Collection: Decorative art
Type: Jug
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Vessels: Hope fl.1823
Date made: 1823
People: Frazer, John
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 180 x 215 x 160 mm