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A tankard and oil jug from Dornoch Pottery

A tankard and oil jug from Dornoch Pottery

Date Added: 29 June 2022 Year: 1970 Institution Name: dnhhl Cat No: | 2022_068 | Picture No: 15120

Two items from the Dornoch Pottery, comprising:
1. A ceramic tankard with a light brown glaze embossed with a Celtic relief pattern, measuring 162mm(h) by 90mm at its widest width.
2. A ceramic oil jug with ceramic stopper both with a light brown glaze. The jug is embossed with a Viking ship relief pattern. The jug is 127mm by 70mm at its widest point and the stopper is 60mm(h) by 15mm at its widest point.

Both pieces are hand thrown and are stamped Dornoch pottery on the base.

Dimensions: Shown in description

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