18th Century Slipware Figure Jug "Arthur"

Description

This handsome figure, Arthur?, will warm up any space you put it in! Attractive detailing in the spirit of folk … more This handsome figure, Arthur?, will warm up any space you put it in! Attractive detailing in the spirit of folk pottery.
Slipware pottery refers to a decorating process where slip is placed onto the leather-hard clay body surface before firing by dipping, painting or splashing. Slip is a watery mixture of clays and other minerals such as quartz, feldspar and mica. The slip is placed onto a wet clay surface either by dipping, painting, piping or splashing. In the case of this pitcher, the slip has been piped on the surface. less