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Covered Milk Jug
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Cream-colored earthenware was introduced by Wedgwood in the 1760s. He exported it to the continent, where it was quickly imitated. In France the ware was known as faience fine and the Pont-aux-Choux factory in Paris was the most famous manufacturer of such wares. Cream ware was harder and thus more durable than traditional faience.
| Artist / Maker | Pont-aux-Choux Factory |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1770 |
| Culture / Origin | France, Paris |
| Medium | Lead- glazed earthenware (faience fine); pewter |
| Dimensions | Overall: 23.3 x 15.3 x 12.1 cm (9 3/16 x 6 x 4 3/4 in.) |
| Department | Decorative Art and Design |
| Type | Ceramic |
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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