Jug, set of 3 in different sizes, Parian porcelain, cast in relief with the subject of 'Naomi and her Daughters-in-Law' on a lilac slip ground; base, printed royal arms, PATENT, makers' name and registered design mark with encoded date of 27th April 1847, made by Samuel Alcock and Co, Hill Pottery, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, 1847+
the subject comes from the Old Testament, Ruth, Chapter One; Naomi, who has been widowed in another country is beginning her journey back to Israel; her daughters-in-law, Orpah and Ruth, also widows, both at first beg to return with her, though only Ruth eventually does so
the subject comes from the Old Testament, Ruth, Chapter One; Naomi, who has been widowed in another country is beginning her journey back to Israel; her daughters-in-law, Orpah and Ruth, also widows, both at first beg to return with her, though only Ruth eventually does so
