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Painted underglaze in brown, the epitaph reads as follows: "Who lies here Why who do you think poor Earthen warecome give him some drinkWhat a dead man drinkA good reason whyfor when he was alivehe was always dryWilliam Mofs1796"The epitaph is framed with a decorative, hand painted border consisting of flowers, leaves and tendrils. 
A view of the large jug revealing the various floral sprays that were added to the piece to fill in and enhance the early Chinoiserie design.
Shape Type
Miscellaneous
Pattern Type
Chinese, Asian and Other Exotic Themes
Date
1796
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 9.00 in (22.86 cm)
  • Height: 12.75 in (32.39 cm)
Maker
Unknown

Description:

A rare, large pearlware commemorative jug printed in blue with the Buffalo, or Boy on a Buffalo, pattern. Printed on the outer rim is a large and elaborate butterfly border pattern with a modified version of the latter on the inner rim.  Floral sprays in four distinct patterns are printed around the jug in areas that are not covered by the central pattern.  The pattern on the
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