Claret Jug
Christopher Dresser
(Scottish, 1834–1904)
1883–84
Object PlaceLondon, England
Medium/TechniqueSilver, glass
DimensionsOverall: 21.4 x 14.8cm (8 7/16 x 5 13/16in.)
Other (Overall; handle): 14cm (5 1/2in.)
Other (Overall; handle): 14cm (5 1/2in.)
Credit LineTheodora Wilbour Fund in memory of Charlotte Beebe Wilbour
Accession number1977.183
On View
Not on viewClassificationsSilver
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The radical simplicity of Dresser's designs-particularly the bold forms, angular geometry, and exposed construction-reflects the influence of the arts of Japan. Dresser designed several variations of this jug, which were mounted in either silver or electroplated metal. Of the many versions with the distinctive bar handle, based on a bamboo prototype, this is only example in silver.
ProvenanceBy 1977, with Thomas Lumley, Ltd., dealer, London; 1977, sold by Thomas Lumley to the MFA. (Accession Date: May 11, 1977)
about 1520
second or third quarter of the 14th century (?)
about 480–520
mid-17th century
19th century
Late 19th to early 20th century
late 19th century
late 19th century
mid-19th century
14th–15th century