Gustafsberg Majolica fish pitcher

Victorian, circa 1880. 9.4ins high, 6.3ins wide, 4.5ins depth. Gustafsberg Majolica jug/pitcher which features open mouthed fish on a shell and seaweed base.



Colouration: green, purple, turquoise, are predominant.











Bears a pattern number, 'AJ'.



Book reference not found.

Condition

CONDITION: Good. No restoration.

Small chip to the underside.



Staining from use.





KILN EFFECTS: shrinkage line along the mold join to the fish's lower lip;



a few specks of kiln detritus caught in the glaze to the exterior;







glaze run to the black glaze;







the piece leans, where it has moved during firing.
It does however still sit upright.



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