Southern Stoneware Jug

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Handsome stoneware jug features a classic ovoid form blanketed in a rich, earthy brown glaze, beautifully capturing the rugged aesthetic of historic utilitarian pottery. Complete with a rustic cork stopper, the large vessel once featured a hand-applied handle. Measuring approximately 16 in. H x 7 in. in diameter, exhibiting a clean break where the handle was originally attached along with some typical kiln-fired natural flaws.

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Belton, SC, United States

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