Thomas Harley
Jug
1809
Physical Qualities
Yellow-glazed earthenware with molded relief pattern, overglaze enamel, hand-painted silver lustre, 3 7/8 x 5 1/2 in. (9.8 x 14 cm.)
Credit Line
Gift of Arthur J. Gutman, Baltimore
Object Number
2009.75
The molded pattern resembling a pineapple was most closely associated with the work of Thomas Harley, although other potters also used it. These pieces are sometimes called "Harlequin" jugs.A large example in pearlware with silver lustre is on view across the gallery.
The Baltimore Museum of Art by gift, 2009; Arthur J. Gutman, Baltimore
Inscribed: Label 1, bottom: WAG / LU 1977.57 Label 2, bottom: The Gutman Collection # (typed) 300 (handwritten) Tag (not attached): HARLEQUIN OR PINEAPPLE JUG / Painted silver lustre, yellow glazed / earthenware / English, Staffordshire, Thomas Harley of / Lane End (Longton) About 1808 / Lent by Mr. and Mrs. Arthur J. Gutman
Markings: No marks
