Bidspirit auction | Jug with friezes of oval

Jug with friezes of oval medallions and pewter lid, James Dudson, England, 19th century - White monochrome glazed ceramic bisque with a tin lid. Measures 22.5 cm in height. The slender jug ​​features a side handle and is decorated with horizontal friezes of oval medallions in relief that run regularly across the surface. The metal lid is functionally integrated into the design, providing a contrasting material. The relief is precise and repetitive, creating an orderly and elegant visual rhythm. The quality of the glaze and the ornamental definition place the piece within the production of James Dudson in Hanley around 1860, representative of 19th-century English utilitarian and decorative ceramics.