Jug

This parian ware jug was made around 1860 by the Glasgow potters J. and M.P. Bell & Company. Parian ware is white unglazed ceramic, initially called 'statuary porcelain' as it successfully imitated marble.

The jug is relief-moulded with groups of cherubs, bunches of grapes and vine leaves. The handle is in the form of entwined vine stalks.

This company, which became one of the biggest and best known potteries in Scotland, was founded by the brothers John and Matthew Perston Bell and was in production by 1842. The Glasgow Pottery, or 'Bells' as it was more commonly known, produced a wide range of wares.

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• Online ID: 000-100-104-459-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.1993.19
• Date: Around 1860
  c. 1860
  
• Material: Parian ware. Inscription: On base: J & M P BELL & Co
  
• Dimensions: 202 mm H x 89 mm base D
  
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• Who: J. and M.P. Bell and Co., Glasgow (Maker)
  
• Where: Scotland, Lanarkshire, Glasgow
  
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• Description: Parian ware jug, relief moulded with groups of cherubs, bunches of grapes and vines and a handle in the form of entwined vine stalks, `J & M P BELL & Co Glasgow' impressed on base, c. 1860
  
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