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Primitive Jug

19th Century Primitive Dove Tailed Hammered Copper Brass Water Jug
Located in Louisville, KY
Copper vessels of this nature were once primitively made in Europe and Middle Eastern areas of the
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Antique 19th Century European Primitive Urns

Materials

Brass, Copper

Antique Islamic Primitive Copper Water Jug Ewer, Ottoman Empire, 19th Century
Located in Bristol, GB
PRIMITIVE ANTIQUE JUG/EWER Handmade from a number of metals with a hand-hammered copper main body
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Antique 19th Century Turkish Primitive Pitchers

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Brass, Copper, Wrought Iron

Turkish Vintage Pitcher Jug, Primitive Clay Vessel, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
Infuse your space with the rich charm of this Bronzed Anatolian Pitcher Jug, a vintage Turkish clay
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Vintage 1940s Turkish Rustic Jars

Materials

Clay

Italian Mid 20th Century Ceramic Jug / Vase in Primitive Style By Urbano Fontana
Located in Roma, IT
places it exactly halfway between a jug and a vase. Modeled in earthenware with a sculptural handle and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Primitive Vases

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Ceramic

American Primitive Stoneware Blue Glazed Ceramic 11" Pottery Terracotta Jug
Located in Philadelphia, PA
American Primitive Stoneware Blue Glazed Ceramic 11" Pottery Terracotta Jug. Item featured is
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Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Rustic Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Primitive Animal Face Jug Clay pottery Folk art Head pitcher Sculpture.
Located in Seattle, WA
floral motifs on the jug itself. This Piece has nice patina and character. Vintage Condition as pictured
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Vintage 1970s Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Clay

Antique Terracotta Walnut Oil Jug
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Lovely pot bellied glazed earthenware walnut oil jug with triple handles and spout is from the
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Antique 18th Century French Primitive Pottery

Materials

Clay, Earthenware

Antique African Milk Jug
Located in New York, NY
Antique African wooden milk jug with tin accent. Includes a beautiful hand woven top. The jug alone
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Early 20th Century Primitive Jars

Materials

Metal

Tutsi Milk Jug Vase
Located in Vancouver, BC
An authentic wood container used by the Tutsi people, a group of people residing near the African Great Lakes. Carved from a single piece of wood, this beautiful piece would have bee...
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Early 20th Century Rwandan Primitive Vases

Materials

Hardwood

Tutsi Milk Jug Vase
Tutsi Milk Jug Vase
H 10.24 in Dm 6.11 in
Rustic Patina Earthenware Pitcher Jug
Located in London, GB
Step into the charm of Turkish heritage with this rustic patina earthenware pitcher jug, a
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Vintage 1960s Turkish Primitive Vases

Materials

Clay

20th Century Handcrafted Turkish Jug
Located in London, GB
This 20th-century slim-handled vintage Anatolian jug is a stunning vintage clay vessel that
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Vintage 1940s Turkish Primitive Vases

Materials

Clay

Vintage Terracotta Oil Jug Rustic Mediterranean Pottery
Located in London, GB
Enhance your space with this vintage terracotta oil jug, featuring a distinctive side spout and a
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Vintage 1950s Primitive Vases

Materials

Clay

Antique Handcrafted Terracotta Water Jug – Rustic Earthenware Pot
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exquisite antique terracotta water jug is a testament to the beauty of traditional
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Early 20th Century European Primitive Vases

Materials

Earthenware

Ancient Mediterranean Style Bull Shaped Jug Sculpture, France, 1960s
Located in Firenze, IT
Ancient mediterranean style bull shaped jug sculpture. Phoenician Karalis / Motya. France 1970s
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Vintage 1970s French Primitive Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Beautiful 17th Century Bartmann / Bellarmine Jug German Salt Glazed Stoneware
Located in Meer, VAN
Beautiful 17th Century Bartmann Jug / Bellarmine Jug Salt Glazed Stoneware, Germany. This is a
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Antique Early 17th Century German Primitive Vases

Materials

Stoneware

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Collection of Five Large Wicker and Glass Wine Jugs SATURDAY SALE
Located in West Palm beach, FL
Great set of antique wicker and glass wine jugs with much character and patina.
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Early 20th Century Unknown Primitive Barware

Materials

Glass, Wicker

Antique N. Clark Athens Blue 4-Gal Decorated Stoneware Jug, circa 1850
Located in Big Flats, NY
N. Clark Athens blue floral decorated four gallon stoneware jug made in Athens, New York by N
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Primitive Primitives

Materials

Stoneware

C.R. Engebretson Studio Pottery Ceramic Vessel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Reminiscent of a Primitive jug, this unglazed dark brown ceramic vessel is quite large and has
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Primitive Antique French Hand Thrown Earthenware Wine Jug
Located in Chicago, IL
Delightful early antique French handmade earthenware wine jug. This jug has an awesome shape
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Antique 19th Century French Rustic Pottery

Materials

Earthenware

Antique Blue Decorated Stoneware Batter Jug, circa 1860
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique primitive blue decorated batter jug offers stoneware construction in bulbous form with
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Antique 19th Century American Primitive Pitchers

Materials

Pottery, Stoneware

Antique Lyons Blue Decorated Stoneware Batter Jug 19th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Lyons Blue Decorated Stoneware Batter Jug 19th C Measures- 10.5''H x 8.5''W x 6.75''D
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Antique 19th Century American Primitive Jars

Materials

Stoneware

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Mahogany Wood African Milk Jug
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Hand carved African mahogany milk jug with tin accent. Great as a vase, dearly 20th century
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Early 20th Century Primitive Jars

Materials

Wood, Mahogany, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Mahogany Wood African Milk Jug
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Hand carved African mahogany milk jug with tin accent. Great as a vase, dearly 20th century
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Early 20th Century Primitive Jars

Materials

Wood, Mahogany, Reclaimed Wood

Antique Baltimore Peter Herman Blue Decorated Stoneware Batter Jug, circa 1850
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Baltimore stoneware batter jug by Peter Herman offers blue decorated stylized foliate
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Antique 19th Century American Primitive Ceramics

Materials

Pottery, Stoneware

Bennington Pottery School Figural Batter Jug in Rockingham Glaze, circa 1849
By Bennington Potters
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Bennington pottery school figural batter jug offers pub master form in Rockingham glaze
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Antique 19th Century American Primitive Jars

Materials

Pottery, Ceramic

Antique 19th Century Salt Glazed Stoneware Jugs and Blacking Bottle, a Set
Located in Doylestown, PA
A set of 19th century salt glazed jugs and blacking bottle. A charming, handcrafted stoneware trio
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Antique Late 19th Century American Primitive Bottles

Materials

Clay, Stoneware

Rare Antique Whites Utica Salt Glaze Stoneware Jug, Blue Decorated Horse, 19th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
A rare antique two gallon stoneware jug by Whites of Utica, New York offers salt glazed stoneware
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Antique 19th Century American Primitive Bottles

Materials

Stoneware

Rustic Early 1800's Handmade Antique French Walnut Oil Jug
Located in Chicago, IL
Absolutely incredible primitive handmade French oil jug retaining it's 3 original handles and spout
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Antique 19th Century French Rustic Pottery

Materials

Earthenware

Circa 1750 Original Antique French Walnut Decorated Oil Jar
Located in Chicago, IL
Awesome original primitive handmade antique French oil jug with an awesome shape and a patina that
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Old French Heavy Metal Container or Jug
Located in Chicago, IL
Had this been American, I think I would have said it was for milk, but it is French and has the letters; C L and possibly an A, but I am not sure how they might have used it. Very th...
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Antique Early 1900s French Country Primitives

Materials

Steel

Old French Heavy Metal Container or Jug
Old French Heavy Metal Container or Jug
H 18.88 in W 14.5 in D 11 in
Late Savafid Empire Handled Jug
Located in Bridgeport, CT
In very good antique condition with conical form, tall neck, pinched spout and "C" form handle. Magnificent worn turquoise over glaze.
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Antique Early 18th Century Persian Primitive Ceramics

Materials

Clay

19th Century Moroccan Earthenware Jug
Located in Buisson, FR
Great piece of pottery from Morocco, once used for storage. Morocco, circa 1850 Weathered.
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Antique 19th Century Moroccan Primitive Pottery

Materials

Earthenware

19th Century Moroccan Earthenware Jug
19th Century Moroccan Earthenware Jug
H 17.72 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Collection of Antique Stoneware Blue Decorated Jugs
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a nice collection go jugs. The blue decoration on these are clear and elaborate. Designs
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Primitive Pottery

Ceramic Jug with Animals Decoration by Jacques Blin
By Francois-Jacques Boeri
Located in Paris, FR
Small ceramic jug with Primitive style Sgraffito decoration of stylized hybrid animals on green
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Mid-20th Century French Primitive Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Mahogany Wood African Milk Jug
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Hand carved African mahogany milk jug with tin accent. Great as a vase, dearly 20th century
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Early 20th Century Primitive Jars

Materials

Wood, Mahogany, Reclaimed Wood

1950s Ceramic Jug with Birds Decoration by Jacques Blin
By Jacques Blin
Located in Paris, FR
Small ceramic jug with Primitive style Sgraffito decoration composed of stylized birds on ochre
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Vintage 1950s French Primitive Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Large Late 18th Century Antique Portuguese Stoneware Jug
Located in CA, CA
A large antique Portuguese stoneware jug with primitive slip decoration. Late 18th century. Jugs
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Antique 18th Century Portuguese Rustic Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Pair of Cottage Cream Jugs
Located in North Egremont, MA
Charming pair of tin cream jugs of classic form with brass tag reading "Red Cottage".
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Antique Late 19th Century American Primitives

Materials

Brass, Tin

Pair of Cottage Cream Jugs
Pair of Cottage Cream Jugs
H 7.5 in W 6 in D 4.5 in

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Large 19th Century French Copper Jug or Vase
Located in Winter Park, FL
A large 19th century French copper vessel or vase with double handles. Beautiful warm patina with streaks and green oxidation. Overall dimensions: 14" H x 17" W x 12" D Diameter t...
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Antique 19th Century French Rustic Vases

Materials

Copper

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Primitive Jug For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the primitive jug you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of ceramic, clay and earthenware, every primitive jug was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect primitive jug — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A primitive jug is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made primitive jug over the years, but those crafted by Aldo Londi, Andrianna Shamaris and Bitossi are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Primitive Jug?

The average selling price for a primitive jug at 1stDibs is $1,148, while they’re typically $360 on the low end and $6,500 for the highest priced.