£3500
Dated: 1775 England
A very rare creamware pottery Bear baiting jug made in England in circa 1775. The bear's head is removable and possibly used as a cup, the spout in the form of a dog held in a tight embrace. The well-formed body of the bear is profusely incised, simulating fur. The naive modeling is powerfully executed, accentuated by the simple strap-shaped handle. Note. Bear baiting jugs are usually found in stoneware salt-glaze. A creamware-bodied version is very unusual and rare.
Dimensions: 8.5 inches high 9.5 inches long
Current Condition: Professional restoration to chipping at the rim of the removable head and a repair to a break at the bear's left leg
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A very rare creamware pottery Bear baiting jug made in England in circa 1775. The bear’s head is removable and possibly used as a cup, the spout in the form of a dog held in a tight embrace.
The well-formed body of the bear is profusely incised, simulating fur. The naive modeling is powerfully executed, accentuated by the simple strap-shaped handle.
Note. Bear baiting jugs are usually found in stoneware salt-glaze. A creamware-bodied version is very unusual and rare.
| Dimensions | 9.5 × 8.5 in |
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