Jug

Hanau, Germany, painted by J. Schilles or J. Schütz, 1700–1740

Painted, glazed faïence.

H: 15 cm

Markings: “S” in blue

UMP 24383

A jug decorated with fine stylised birds and flowers in cobalt; metal mounts. The mounts, everlasting flower pattern with birds, the shape of the jug (Enghalskrug), and shaping of the metal mounts indicate that it may have been produced by a ceramics manufactory in Hanau.