Old glazed ceramic jug – Central Europe, around 1930

This ancient popular ceramic jug is a spouted jug with amber glaze and green splashes, featuring a side handle. It originates from Central Europe, from the first half of the 20th century, in popular glazed pottery. Popular glazed ceramics equipped the kitchen and pantry of rural homes, used for serving and storing. Its earthenware and glaze were suited for daily use. The piece is hand-turned in earthenware and covered with glaze, showcasing the irregular craftsmanship typical of traditional pottery. It retains its shape and function. The amber glaze, with green splashes, displays the drips from the kiln and a warm sheen. The surface shows wear consistent with use. Due to its shape and glaze, it can be used as a vase, table piece, or accent in a kitchen or on a shelf. It fits into rustic, country, and wabi-sabi interiors, where it adds colour and warmth. Details Dimensions: Length 16.5 cm – Depth 13 cm – Height 15 cm Style: Popular ceramics Materials and techniques: Earthenware; lead glaze; slip decoration. Place of origin: Central Europe Period: First half of the 20th century Date of manufacture: Circa 1930 Condition / Observations: Good. Glaze shows wear and marks due to age and use. Wear consistent with age and use.