Jug

Pratt ware jug with moulded decoration in relief. On one side is a profile portrait representing Admiral of the Fleet, Adam Duncan (1731-1804) 'ADMIREL (sic) DUNCAN' inscribed on a ribbon across his shoulder. There is a single-masted ship to his left and right and dolphins in a green sea below. On the other side of the jug are two female figures representing Peace and Plenty, one with a basket of flowers on her head and a wreath in her hand, the other holding a palm frond. There are trees to the left and right. There is leaf decoration on the neck and base and fruiting vine decoration around the neck. The jug is painted in blue, yellow, ochre, green and brown.

Object Details

ID: AAA5107
Collection: Decorative art
Type: Jug
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
People: Duncan, Adam
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 165 x 140 x 105 mm