Figure 18 A group of tea wares, probably Staffordshire, 17751785.
China glaze. H. of cream jug: 4 5/8". For a short period of time,
some China glaze tea wares were decorated with overglaze enameling and
gilding in imitation of the Imari porcelains. Although no records exist,
these were undoubtedly more costly China glaze items.
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