A pair of Mason’s Ironstone China jugs, 19th century


the octagonal body printed and painted with chinoiserie scenes, applied stylised dragon handle, wavy rim printed with a band of flowerheads, black printed factory mark, 13cm high; a Mason’s Ironstone China jug, printed with dogs of Fo contesting ribboned balls enclosed by an orange ground, with stylised dragon handle, repaired, black printed factory mark, 10,5cm; a Mason’s Ironstone China jug, printed and painted with chinoiserie birds and flowers, stylised dragon handle, black printed factory mark, 13,5cm high; a Mason’s Ironstone China jug, printed and enamelled with chinoiserie scholars against a white ground, applied stylised dragon handle, restored lip, black printed factory mark, 11cm high; and a Staffordshire example, decorated with flowers in iron-red and blue, stylised dragon handle, impressed mark, 11cm high

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