Large Black Forest Harvest Pottery Wine Jug, on a Hunting Theme

An unusual Arts & Crafts castle Hedingham Pottery hunting jug in the medieval style designed by Edward Bingham (British, 1829-1914) and dating between...

English Pearlware Pottery Large Bacchus Jug, Staffordshire, Circa 1800 The Pearlware pottery large jug depicts Bacchus sitting on a barrel holding a large cornucopia on his right sh...

Unusual Antique Black Basalt Pottery Milk Jug with an eagle surmounting the handle having a lovely glazed finish. Great condition.

A very large and impressive Italian Maiolica pottery handled jug by renowned potter Ulisse Cantagalli (Italian, 1839-1901) and dating from around 1860. The jug stands on a narrow flat round unglazed base with a large round bulbous shaped body and with a large shaped raised pouring spout with a wide strap shaped loop handle. The jug is hand painted with a framed crest to the front of the jug with floral painted panels...

This remarkable antique ceramic jug, likely from the late 18th century stands as a testament to symbolic craftsmanship and cultural interweaving. Its white-glazed body, adorned with intricate blue hand-painted motifs, showcases a rich tapestry of imagery: two armored knights flank a central coat of arms crowned by a noble eagle, evoking themes of protection, authority, and divine oversight. A sphinx, emblematic of riddles and ancient wisdom, is also depicted- a nod to the Jewish people’s historical sojourn in Egypt and the enduring significance of that epoch in Jewish memory. A goat as representative of the Devil to make Adam and Eve to sin and take a forbidden fruit in Paradise. Clusters of various fruits embellish the design, symbolizing abundance and the promise of the land. Prominently featured are two Stars of David, affirming a deep connection to Jewish identity and heritage. The jug’s sculpted handle, fashioned as a coiled snake descending toward a human face-possibly representing Adam-recalls the Genesis narrative of the fall, the serpent, and the origins of humanity. This interplay of symbols suggests a narrative arc of struggle, survival, and spiritual endurance, potentially representing the journey of the Jewish people from Eden through exile and beyond. The jug’s substantial capacity-holding up to five liters of liquid-indicates its intended use for wine or water, both integral to daily life and ritual. Its distinctive shape, featuring a wavy, ornamental opening, hints at Mediterranean origins, likely Spain or Italy, where such design elements were prevalent in ceramic art of the period. This stylistic attribute, coupled with the painted date of 1527, adds another layer to its historical context. The year 1527 holds significance in Jewish history. In that year, Hayyim ben David Schwartz, a notable Jewish printer, obtained permission to print Hebrew books...

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A French jaspe pottery wine serving jug from the 19th century, with rust glaze and black, cream and soft green wavy décor. Created in France during the 19th century, this wine servin...

From a large collection of studio pottery we offer this very fine quality John Leach studio pottery jug dated 2009. John is a member of the renowned Leach family and is the son of David Leach and eldest grandson of Bernard Leach. The handled jug of oval shape has a squeezed body with a handle and tall narrow pouring spout and is decorated in wax resist...

Dutch pottery Mobach jug, Utrecht 1920s A Dutch earthenware jug, glazed in green, beige and brown colors. The jug is marked under the foot with the Mobach Utrecht mark, used around ...

A stylish and finely made studio pottery jug and vase decorated in trailed glazes by Elizabeth L Anderson and made at the Harbour Pottery at South Quay Studios in Maryport, Cumbria a...