Cock was created by Jackfield Pottery, Shropshire, England in 18th century.

When was "Cock" created?

This artwork was created 18th century.

Is "Cock" in the public domain?

Yes, Cock is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Cock

Jackfield Pottery, Shropshire, England

18th century

Medium

Glazed earthenware

Dimensions

Height: 5 5/8 in. (14.3 cm)

Classification

Ceramics-Pottery

Culture

British, Shropshire

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Mrs. Russell S. Carter, 1945

Accession Number

45.12.80

Tags

Roosters

Art Historical Context

Nestled in the European Sculpture and Decorative Arts at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, this charming 18th-century glazed earthenware figure titled *Cock* hails from Jackfield Pottery in Shrops, England. Standing just 5 5/8 inches tall, it depicts a spirited rooster, a beloved motif in British ceramics. The glossy glaze—typical of Jackfield's enameling techniques—brings vibrant color and lifelike sheen to the earthenware, transforming everyday clay into a delightful decorative object. Jackfield Pottery flourished in the mid-18th century as part of England's booming ceramics industry, rivalin...

Cock

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