Jug, Buffalo and Chinese Adults

Item Number: J102
Shape Type: Jug
Pattern Name: Buffalo and Chinese Adults
Date: c. 1795-1805
Dimensions: H 11″
Maker: Unknown
Maker’s Mark: Unmarked
Description:
A large earthenware jug printed in black underglaze with the Buffalo, or Boy on a Buffalo pattern under the spout of this jug. A different pattern, Chinese Adults was printed on both sides as shown in the additional image. One of the earliest Chinoiserie patterns, “Buffalo” was made by several potteries in the late 18th century.  The variations in the pattern, labeled A-E have been analyzed by Robert Copeland (Copeland1999, Chapter 11). This example is Type D. Type D was produced by the Cambrian Pottery (Tanner2005, pp. 132-37)as well as other makers. This example is unmarked, but may be attributed to the Swansea pottery based on a similar example noted by Minnie Holdaway (see Gray2005, p. 95). Minnie Holdaway assigned the name “Chinese Adults” to the other pattern used on the jug based on a very similar design known as “Chinese Children” produced by New Hall. Three different borders designs were used on this jug: the brick and garland pattern and a honey comb pattern printed on the exterior–the latter was also used on the handle–and an unnamed design printed on the interior. Holdaway attributes the jug to Swansea based on a similar jug shown in her article, p. 95, and the identical pattern found on a two-handled loving cup in Sir Leslie Joseph’s collection printed in the “Chinese Adult” pattern. c. 1795-1805.
Condition:
Very Good. Spout has been professionally restored.