Friday, March 11, 2011

Mr. Punch in the Arts: A Majolica “Punch” Punch Bowl

One of the most coveted pieces of Majolica ceramics comes from the hand of English master George Jones. With a recumbent figure of Mr. Punch supporting a brightly-painted, holly-adorned punch bowl, this receptacle satisfied the Victorian sensibility for puns, bright colors and whimsy.


The Punch punch bowl was made in several different color schemes including orange, bright blue and midnight blue. They’re quite hard to come by and have been known to cost up to $24,000. But, gosh, wouldn’t it be great to have one?




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