Parrot and Butterfly Pattern Sparrow Beak Jug c1780-85

An 18th Century Lowestoft porcelain sparrow beak jug, hand painted in overglaze enamels with a Mandarin Pattern c1780-85.

The jug measures 6.5cm in diameter and stands 7.9cm tall.

Very nicely decorated with little wear. Three hairline cracks to the body. The 1st is 4mm in length to the side of the beak, the 2nd runs from the beak and down the body for approximately 25mm. The 3rd is 31mm in length and runs from the rim down the side of the handle. No chips or any restoration.

Unmarked.