Jug 1775 - 1780

This 18th-century jug, made by the Worcester Royal Porcelain Company, is a fine example of English blue-and-white porcelain. The jug is decorated with a hunting scene, featuring riders on horseback pursuing hounds through a wooded landscape. The scene is rendered in underglaze blue, a technique that was popular in the 18th century and gave the porcelain a distinctive, vibrant look. This particular jug was likely made for the domestic market, and would have been used for serving beverages. The decorative nature of the jug, as well as its simple, yet elegant design, would have appealed to both upper and middle class households of the time.