FRENCH MAJOLICA JUG

commemorating the 1904-1906 Russo-Japanese War modelled as a white Russian bear clutching a Japanese soldier holding a shield inscribed "Corèe" (Korea), impressed RJ on the base, approximately 9 inches high

This jug was potted by the Orchies company to commemorate the Russian encroachment on the Far East. The depiction is of a large Russian polar bear grabbing control of a Korean soldier. This invasion of Korea in 1898 ultimately led to the Boxer Rebellion and the Russo-Japanese War.

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Stock No:  55076      £500

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