Clarice Cliff Bizarre Harlequin Diamond Jug
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A large Clarice Cliff 'Original Bizarre' jug, late 1920s, the octagonal shape 36 jug boldly hand painted on glaze with Harlequin diamonds in orange, yellow, black and cream colours; Bizarre Newport backstamps underside and impressed number 30, height 18.5 cm
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- Harlequin - The Harlequin is a character from the Italian commedia dell'arte, a form of theatre typified by characters wearing masks, and acting out unscripted performances. There are corresponding characters in the French and Spanish theatre.
In dress, he is characterised by his hat, mask, and colourful diamond-pattern tunic.
Columbine is the mistress of Harlequin, and the wife of Pierrot.
This item has been included into following indexes:
- Clarice Cliff (England), item types - jugs and ewers 185
- Clarice Cliff (England), patterns
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