Jug in the form of a bear hugging a small dog by Astbury-Whieldon

Jug in the form of a bear hugging a small dog 1730 - 1765

ceramic, sculpture

3d sculpting

3d model

dog

ceramic

jewelry design

3d character model

curved letter used

sculpture

child character design

3d modeling

watercolour illustration

decorative-art

cartoon carciture

3d character modeling

This whimsical ceramic jug, crafted by the Astbury-Whieldon pottery in England between 1730 and 1765, depicts a bear hugging a small dog. The piece is a charming example of the whimsical, animalistic forms popular during the 18th-century English pottery boom. The bear's fur is realistically rendered in brown and green glazes, while the dog is a simple, white form. The jug's spout is cleverly disguised as the bear's open mouth, making it a delightful and functional object.