This is a very good, Mason's Ironstone Hydra jug or pitcher in the basket Japan pattern.
The jug has an fenton octagonal shape with a notched snake handle and is decorated in the distinctive "Basket Japan" pattern, which is one of Mason's well known chinoiserie patterns, using bold hand painted enamels of cobalt blue, green and burnt orange all in various shades and possibly over a light blue printed outline. This pattern is illustrated on Page 103 of " A Guide to Mason's Patent Ironstone Patterns, circa 1813-circa 1848" as published by The Mason's Collectors' Club.
This jug is clearly marked to the base with the Mason's blue printed mark having the rectangular crown and banner.
Height 17 cm
Length 20 cm
Width 13 cm
Weight - 832 g
Сondition : In some places, the enamel has darkened, and there are a few small fleabite in the upper part of the handle. Otherwise, jug in excellent antique condition.
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