Tankard 1695 - 1705

John Dwight, a pioneer of English stoneware, created this "Tankard" between 1695 and 1705. The ceramic vessel features a brown, salt-glazed exterior with an intricate design of cut-out floral motifs. Dwight's mastery of the technique, combining the practicality of stoneware with decorative artistry, exemplifies the innovative pottery of the late 17th century. This piece, now at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, showcases the beauty and skill of English ceramics during this period.