Claret Jug c. 1890
anonymous
minneapolisinstituteofart
silver, metal, sculpture
silver
metal
sculpture
decorative-art
This silver claret jug, dating back to the late 19th century, is a stunning example of intricate metalwork. The anonymous artist has decorated the entire surface with a dense pattern of floral motifs and paisley designs, creating a rich and ornate visual effect. The jug, now housed at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, is a testament to the skill and artistry of silversmiths during this period. The elegant form of the jug and the meticulous detail of the ornamentation make it a valuable and beautiful object.
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This highly embellished jug for claret, a French red wine, is a testament to an Anglo-Indian aesthetic. This style proved fashionable among British officers based on the subcontinent, Anglophile Indians, as well as markets abroad. The jug’s central motif features a tree sprouting three elongated mangos, a shape known on the subcontinent as kunj. In Europe, this motif is better known as “paisley,” after the Scottish city of Paisley, which, by the early 1800s, was an important center for manufacturing textiles inspired by or copied from patterns woven on the shawls produced in the Kashmir region.
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