Name: William Brownfield - Jug - "Universe" - Parian ware
Brand: William Brownfield

Florentin Brunz Gaborieau

Antique Tableware

Refined white relief ceramic jug, Victorian era, featuring an extraordinary allegorical decoration dedicated to the continents of the world. 
The entire surface is decorated with symbolic female figures representing America, Asia, and Europe, accompanied by animals, geographic elements, and a large relief world map on the back. 
The quality of the modeling, the elegance of the figures, and the rich iconography make this piece a rare testament to English decorative art of the 19th century. 
Mark: Universe 
White relief ceramic 
Allegories of the contents 
Relief world map 
Large contoured handle 
Late 19th century 
Excellent condition, crisp and well-preserved reliefs, with no chips or restorations

Raffinata Brocca in ceramica bianca a rilievo, di epoca vittoriana, caratterizzata da una straordinaria decorazione allegorica dedicata ai continenti del mondo. 
L’intera superficie è decorata con figure femminili simboliche rappresentanti America, Asia e Europa, accompagnate da animali, elementi geografici e da una grande planisfero in rilievo sul retro. 
La qualità della modellazione, l’eleganza delle figure e la ricchezza iconografica rendono questo esemplare una rara testimonianza dell’arte decorativa inglese del XIX secolo. 
Marchio: Universe 
Ceramica bianca a rilievo
Allegorie dei contenuti
Mappa del mondo in rilievo 
Grande manico sagomato
Epoca seconda metà XIX secolo 
Ottime condizioni, rilievi nitidi e ben conservati, senza sbeccature o restauri 

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William Brownfield - Jug - "Universe" - Parian ware

1850-1900 - United Kingdom French design 

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A white Parian porcelain jug with raised allegorical figures representing continents and a world map relief on the back, dating to the late 19th century Victorian era, 20 cm high, 15 cm wide, 20 cm deep, made in the United Kingdom by William Brownfield (Universe), in excellent condition.

William Brownfield - Jug - "Universe" - Parian ware

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A white Parian porcelain jug with raised allegorical figures representing continents and a world map relief on the back, dating to the late 19th century Victorian era, 20 cm high, 15 cm wide, 20 cm deep, made in the United Kingdom by William Brownfield (Universe), in excellent condition.

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