Artwork Page for Jug

Details / Information for Jug

Jug

c. 1350

Italy, Siena

Medium
tin-glazed earthenware (maiolica)
Measurements
Overall: 26.9 x 10 cm (10 9/16 x 3 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
Seventy-fifth anniversary gift of Rainer Zietz 1991.112
Public Domain
You can copy, modify, and distribute this work, all without asking permission. Learn more about CMA's Open Access Initiative.
Location
Not on view
Print

Description

The distinctive shape of this jug and its decorative glazes point to a kiln in Siena. The body of the vessel is painted in green and manganese to create an unusual scale pattern. Distinctive regional shapes and styles developed in medieval Italy making it possible to assign vessels such as this to a particular region.
A bulbous, tin-glazed earthenware jug narrows into a tall neck, joined by a thick, curved handle. Muted ocher, green, and dark brown scales with cross-hatched centers overlap across the body. Geometric bands wrap the neck, featuring green zigzags and diamond patterns. The vessel rests on a solid ocher, flared base. Subtle textures and earthy glazes accentuate the rounded form, while the handle displays a weathered, mottled surface.

Jug

c. 1350

Italy, Siena

See Also

Visually Similar by AI

Contact Us

The information about this object, including provenance, may not be currently accurate. If you notice a mistake or have additional information about this object, please fill out the appropriate request form linked below:

Update or Correct Artwork Information

Imagery or Rights for Non-Open-Access Artworks

Report a Website Issue

Further Questions About This Artwork