Jug

Desription

A slender grey-and-cobalt jug with a relief frieze around the belly depicting the story of Judith and Holofernes. It has a round foot, an ovoid belly divided into zones, and a cylindrical neck. The spout is flared, and the handle is massive and bow-shaped.

The belly features an arcaded frieze with eight scenes from the story of Judith and Holofernes. Above and below run bands with geometric and plant motifs. The neck has applied ornaments, and beneath the spout there is a relief mask of a bearded face. The grey stoneware is painted with cobalt. The foot and handle are fitted with metal mounts.

We invite you to explore more about this object in the digital catalogue of the National Museum in Kraków. Author of the entry by: Bożena Kostuch