Jug

Art Historical Context

This elegant jug, crafted by Bartholom Seuter in Augsburg, Germany, around 1720, exemplifies the city's renowned tradition of fine decorative arts during the late Baroque period. Made of tin-glazed earthenware technique where a tin oxide coating creates a brilliant white surface ideal for vibrant painted designs—the jug stands at 10-3/4 inches tall. Its luxurious silver-gilt mounts elevate it from utilitarian pottery to a status symbol, blending ceramic innovation with Augsburg's mastery in goldsmithing and silversmith. Adorned with delicate motifs of dragonflies and flowers, the jug showcase...