Author
Unknown
Publication Date
1870
Publication Place
Morocco (made) -
Subject
Africa Ceramics
Type
Other
Language
Undetermined
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
No
Physical Dimensions
Height: 48cm, (maximum width) width: 26cm
Library
Victoria and Albert Museum
Library Asset ID
250-1872
Record ID
250-1872
Library Location
Middle East Section
Date
1870
Notes
The style of this unglazed water jug is characteristic of ceramic ware produced in Rabat, Morocco. These wares were decorated with tar made from the sap of conifers. Used for storing water, their slight porosity helped keep their contents cool. This jug was donated to the V&A by George Maw, founder of Maw & Co., a British manufacturer of ceramic tiles.
Malzemeler ve teknikler
Unglazed earthenware Earthenware Wood Tar Fired
Fiziksel açıklama
Unglazed earthenware jug with single handle and slightly flared neck. Decorated with geometric patterns in fine lines of dark brown/black.
