c.1840 Staffordshire Satyr Mask Relief Jug Painting minor flaws and oxidation

minor flaws and oxidation

making it as functional as it is sculptural

making it a stunning addition to any collection

each set into its own precisely shaped

c.1840 Staffordshire Satyr Mask Relief Jug Painting minor flaws and oxidationA wonderfully expressive 19th century Staffordshire satyr mask relief jug, dating to circa 1840. Featuring a boldly modeled face with exaggerated features and hand painted polychrome dot decoration, this piece is a classic example of English folk potterywhere humor, mythology, and everyday function collide. Relief jugs like this were produced in the Staffordshire potteries during the early Victorian period, often inspired by classical theatrical masks