Jug
ca. 1872–75
Medium
Earthenware, silver mounts
Dimensions
8 5/8 × 6 1/2 × 6 in., 28.216oz. (21.9 × 16.5 × 15.2 cm, 800g)
Classification
Ceramics-Pottery
Culture
British, Torquay
Department
European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
The Charles E. Sampson Memorial Fund, 2007
Accession Number
2007.68
About the Artist
Christopher Dresser|Watcombe Pottery Co. · 1834–1904
Christopher Dresser (1834–1904) was one of the most innovative and prolific designers of the nineteenth century, widely regarded as a pioneer of industrial design long before that discipline had a name. Born in Glasgow, Scotland, he trained at the Government School of Design in London, where he studied under leading educators committed to improving the quality of British manufactured goods. He wen...