A striking Carlton Ware 'River fish' jug, circa 1935, also known as 'Shabunkin' pattern 3971, the barrel form jug with a gilded bracket handle and a waisted base, decorated with a vibrantly enamelled fish and one other in shadow behind, further embellished with gilt and enamel reeds upon a modulating pale green ground with grey blue and maroon wash colours; backstamp underside. Height 17 cm