Melton, Wedgwood, English, established 1759, Glazed earthenware, Of slightly conical form with circular mouth and short pinched spout, the rectangular handle with curved corners. Cream-colored body with brown Japanese-inspired transfer printed deocration: wide band just under mouth showing panels of geometric decoration and two landscapes with either hunting dog or birds; on either side of pitcher is an oval ring of flowers, buds and leaves surrounding a medallion with abstract leaf-and-stem pattern; geometric pattern along back of handle., ca. 1875–85, ceramics, Decorative Arts, Pitcher

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