A rich blue ground color in the band about the hip of this jug sets a scheme which makes the primary colors of the sprigging all seem fresh and luscious. Careful execution of details, serpent head briar handle and underspout face all please.

No wonder some people focus on this flower basket as a pattern to collect; it seems always well executed and pleasing in all sizes and colors. We do not have a potter attribution, but we do know they were careful, skilled and took pride in their product.