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Antique ceramic Parian Jug with acorn and oak motif
Antique ceramic jug with a wonderful raised relief pattern of acorns and oak leaves, offset against a textured background. Designed with a wide body which tapers to a finely indented neck, designed to add emphasis to the flaring spout on this jug. Made in a naturalistic matte white finish.
History ~ Circa 1880, England.
Made from Parian, (which was first produced by Minton in 1845). This was a particular type of biscuit porcelain, which used a significant amount more frit, producing a more vitrified finish than traditional porcelain. The technique was intended to imitate marble, giving a distinctive form, shape and colour to the porcelain. It was named after the Greek island of Paros, which produces finely textured white Parian marble and has been used for centuries to carve sculptures. The additional advantage of this technique was that the liquid solution could be poured into a moulding, thus enabling mass production.
Condition ~ Good antique condition, no chips or cracks. Some very minor scratches to the surface and tiny specs from the firing.
