Antique Green Glaze Jug

Description

An antique jug in a unique glaze with wonderfully exaggerated proportions. Wine and water jugs from Puglia usually have the … more An antique jug in a unique glaze with wonderfully exaggerated proportions. Wine and water jugs from Puglia usually have the most extensive decorations and this one is no exception. The extraordinary surface that has eroded with age to obtain that magic patina that only occurs with use over time. The unique, well-loved patina reveals the terracotta underneath, made all the more charming through its erosion and evolution from years of use, serving a family at meal times. The jug features a sculptural form with a beautifully pinched spot that fans out over its rotund body. This rare piece has a scale that is impressive, along with the spirited pattern that echoes nature in its varying shades of verdant green. The hand thrown vessel with its distinctive pattern and elegant form would be ideal as a vase for fresh flowers or as a decorative display piece. less