Spouted jug, anonymous, c. 1580
relief (sculpture technique), h 22.4cm × w 19.2cm × d c.12cm More details
The shape of this jug is based on that of pewter examples. This type of jug is represented frequently in paintings by Jan Steen and is thus also called a ‘Jan Steen jug’. This one has an expensive silver lid, proof that stoneware was highly regarded at the time.
