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19th Century Primitive Dove Tailed Hammered Copper Brass Water Jug
19th Century Primitive Dove Tailed Hammered Copper Brass Water 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 world.

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Antique 19th Century European Primitive Urns

Materials

Brass, Copper

Antique American Primitive Stoneware Salt Glazed Jug Cobalt Flower By Eaton NJ
Antique American Primitive Stoneware Salt Glazed Jug Cobalt Flower By Eaton NJ

Antique American Primitive Stoneware Salt Glazed Jug Cobalt Flower By Eaton NJ

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Very Rare Antique American Primitive Stoneware Salt Glazed Jug with Cobalt Flower By Jacob Eaton of South River, NJ.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Primitive Pottery

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Mid 20th Century Ceramic Jug / Vase in Primitive Style By Urbano Fontana
Italian Mid 20th Century Ceramic Jug / Vase in Primitive Style By Urbano Fontana

Italian Mid 20th Century Ceramic Jug / Vase in Primitive Style By Urbano Fontana

Located in Roma, IT

This vintage ceramic has an unusual shape that places it exactly halfway between a jug and a vase. Modeled in earthenware with a sculptural handle and spout, it features an engraved ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Primitive Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Primitive Animal Face Jug Clay pottery Folk art Head pitcher Sculpture.
Primitive Animal Face Jug Clay pottery Folk art Head pitcher Sculpture.

Primitive Animal Face Jug Clay pottery Folk art Head pitcher Sculpture.

Located in Seattle, WA

This Piece is possibly Mayan Aztec in origin and depicts the face of an animal in 3D as well as floral motifs on the jug itself. This Piece has nice patina and character. Vintage Con...

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Vintage 1970s Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Clay

Antique African Milk Jug
Antique African Milk Jug

Antique African Milk Jug

$690

H 15 in Dm 6 in

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 is 12” high. Great as a vase or art object. Early 20th century. This container ...

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Early 20th Century Primitive Jars

Materials

Metal

Provincial Chinese Wine Jug, c. 1900
Provincial Chinese Wine Jug, c. 1900

Provincial Chinese Wine Jug, c. 1900

$880

H 17.25 in Dm 9.5 in

Provincial Chinese Wine Jug, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This ceramic jar from China's Shandong province has a bottle-neck shape meant for storing vinegar or wine made from rice and grain. Dated to the early 20th century, the jar was likel...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Primitive Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Provincial Chinese Wine Jug, c. 1900
Provincial Chinese Wine Jug, c. 1900

Provincial Chinese Wine Jug, c. 1900

$1,280

H 17.75 in Dm 11 in

Provincial Chinese Wine Jug, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This large ceramic jar from China's Shandong province has a bottle-neck shape meant for storing vinegar or wine made from rice and grain. Dated to the early 20th century, the jar was...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Primitive Jars

Materials

Ceramic

1700s Scandinavian RUSTIC Folk Art Pine Spout Jug, Pipe Jug
1700s Scandinavian RUSTIC Folk Art Pine Spout Jug, Pipe Jug

1700s Scandinavian RUSTIC Folk Art Pine Spout Jug, Pipe Jug

Located in Skien, NO

Primitive antique spout jug / tankard, pipe jug with rustic patina and original country / farmhouse style scorched pattern.

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Antique 18th Century Norwegian Folk Art Antiquities

Materials

Wood, Pine

Antique Handcrafted Terracotta Water Jug – Rustic Earthenware Pot
Antique Handcrafted Terracotta Water Jug – Rustic Earthenware Pot

Antique Handcrafted Terracotta Water Jug – Rustic Earthenware Pot

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This authentic antique terracotta water jug is a beautifully aged example of traditional earthenware pottery, handcrafted using time-honored techniques.

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Early 20th Century European Primitive Vases

Materials

Earthenware

Ancient Mediterranean Style Bull Shaped Jug Sculpture, France, 1960s
Ancient Mediterranean Style Bull Shaped Jug Sculpture, France, 1960s

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 23 x 24 x 11 cm Conditions: excellent, no defects.

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Vintage 1970s French Primitive Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

17/1800s Scandinavian Folk Art Hand-painted Pine Spout Jug, Pipe Jug
17/1800s Scandinavian Folk Art Hand-painted Pine Spout Jug, Pipe Jug

17/1800s Scandinavian Folk Art Hand-painted Pine Spout Jug, Pipe Jug

$720Sale Price|20% Off

H 8.47 in W 14.18 in D 6.7 in

17/1800s Scandinavian Folk Art Hand-painted Pine Spout Jug, Pipe Jug

Located in Skien, NO

Primitive antique spout jug / tankard, pipe jug with original country / farmhouse style painting.

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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antiquities

Materials

Wood, Pine

Eastern European Slip-Decorated Earthenware Jug, Hungary or Romania, Early 20th
Eastern European Slip-Decorated Earthenware Jug, Hungary or Romania, Early 20th

Eastern European Slip-Decorated Earthenware Jug, Hungary or Romania, Early 20th

Located in New York, NY

Rustic hand-thrown earthenware jug with bulbous body, tall neck, and expressive pulled handle. Decorated in ochre, black, green, and cobalt slip beneath a transparent glaze, forming ...

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Early 20th Century Hungarian Primitive Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Beautiful 17th Century Bartmann / Bellarmine Jug German Salt Glazed Stoneware
Beautiful 17th Century Bartmann / Bellarmine Jug German Salt Glazed Stoneware

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 very fine and early example of a renowned ‘bartmann’ / ‘baardman’ of ‘Bellarmine’ jug ...

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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
Collection of Five Large Wicker and Glass Wine Jugs SATURDAY SALE

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

Large Ancient Holy Land Pottery Jug, Iron Age, Time of King David, c. 1000 BC
Large Ancient Holy Land Pottery Jug, Iron Age, Time of King David, c. 1000 BC

Large Ancient Holy Land Pottery Jug, Iron Age, Time of King David, c. 1000 BC

Located in Bonita Springs, FL

An impressive Iron Age pottery jug from the Holy Land, dating to the time of King David (c. 1000 BC), with a rounded body, loop handle, and warm, earthen patina. This vessel embodies...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Israeli Primitive Jars

Materials

Pottery

Antique N. Clark Athens Blue 4-Gal Decorated Stoneware Jug, circa 1850
Antique N. Clark Athens Blue 4-Gal Decorated Stoneware Jug, circa 1850

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. Clark Pottery, features traditional stoneware color with sharp blue foliate design. Thi...

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Antique Mid-19th Century American Primitive Primitives

Materials

Stoneware

C.R. Engebretson Studio Pottery Ceramic Vessel
C.R. Engebretson Studio Pottery Ceramic Vessel

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 eight undulating lines cut into its center.

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Islamic Primitive Copper Water Jug Ewer, Ottoman Empire, 19th Century
Antique Islamic Primitive Copper Water Jug Ewer, Ottoman Empire, 19th Century

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 dovetailed with a brass base and wrought iron handle.

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Antique 19th Century Turkish Primitive Pitchers

Materials

Brass, Copper, Wrought Iron

Primitive Antique French Hand Thrown Earthenware Wine Jug
Primitive Antique French Hand Thrown Earthenware Wine Jug

Primitive Antique French Hand Thrown Earthenware Wine Jug

Located in Highwood, IL

Delightful early antique French handmade earthenware wine jug. This jug has an awesome shape, gorgeous coloring and retains its original handle too. It rarely gets any better than th...

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Antique 19th Century French Rustic Pottery

Materials

Earthenware

Turkish Vintage Pitcher Jug, Primitive Clay Vessel, 20th Century
Turkish Vintage Pitcher Jug, Primitive Clay Vessel, 20th Century

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 vessel from the 20th century. This striking piece features a bronzed finish that b...

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Vintage 1940s Turkish Rustic Jars

Materials

Clay

Antique Terracotta Walnut Oil Jug
Antique Terracotta Walnut Oil Jug

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 Périgord region in the Dordogne, France The jug was used to hold and transport walnut...

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Antique 18th Century French Primitive Pottery

Materials

Clay, Earthenware

Rustic Patina Earthenware Pitcher Jug
Rustic Patina Earthenware Pitcher Jug

Rustic Patina Earthenware Pitcher Jug

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H 11.03 in Dm 5.52 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 beautifully aged piece that once served as a practical water storage vessel in Anatolian ho...

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Vintage 1960s Turkish Primitive Vases

Materials

Clay

20th Century Handcrafted Turkish Jug
20th Century Handcrafted Turkish Jug

20th Century Handcrafted Turkish Jug

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H 17.72 in Dm 8.27 in

20th Century Handcrafted Turkish Jug

Located in London, GB

This 20th-century slim-handled vintage Anatolian jug is a stunning vintage clay vessel that captures the essence of Turkish craftsmanship. Originally crafted in Anatolia, this jug fe...

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Vintage 1940s Turkish Primitive Vases

Materials

Clay

Antique Blue Decorated Stoneware Batter Jug, circa 1860
Antique Blue Decorated Stoneware Batter Jug, circa 1860

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 flared lip and spout and having floral motif, circa 1860 Measures: 8.5" H x 6.25"...

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Antique 19th Century American Primitive Pitchers

Materials

Pottery, Stoneware

Vintage Terracotta Oil Jug Rustic Mediterranean Pottery
Vintage Terracotta Oil Jug Rustic Mediterranean Pottery

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 rich, earthy patina that speaks to its Mediterranean origins. Handcrafted using trad...

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Vintage 1950s Primitive Vases

Materials

Clay

Antique Lyons Blue Decorated Stoneware Batter Jug 19th C
Antique Lyons Blue Decorated Stoneware Batter Jug 19th C

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
Andrianna Shamaris Antique Mahogany Wood African Milk Jug

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. Measures: 16" high x 5.5" diameter bottom x 3" diameter top. This container was source...

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Early 20th Century Primitive Jars

Materials

Wood, Mahogany, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Mahogany Wood African Milk Jug
Andrianna Shamaris Antique Mahogany Wood African Milk Jug

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. Measures: 11.5" high x 4" diameter bottom x 3" diameter top. This container was source...

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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
Antique Baltimore Peter Herman Blue Decorated Stoneware Batter Jug, circa 1850

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 motif flanking spout and on frontal, circa 1850. Measures: 8.75" H x 7.5" W x 6.25...

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Antique 19th Century American Primitive Ceramics

Materials

Pottery, Stoneware

Bennington Pottery School Figural Batter Jug in Rockingham Glaze, circa 1849
Bennington Pottery School Figural Batter Jug in Rockingham Glaze, circa 1849

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, circa 1849 Measures: 11.75" H x 6.25" W x 8" D.

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Antique 19th Century American Primitive Jars

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Antique 19th Century Salt Glazed Stoneware Jugs and Blacking Bottle, a Set
Antique 19th Century Salt Glazed Stoneware Jugs and Blacking Bottle, a Set

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 offering a large jug, whisky jug and blacking bottle which was used to store stove...

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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
Rare Antique Whites Utica Salt Glaze Stoneware Jug, Blue Decorated Horse, 19th C

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 construction cobalt blue decorated with horse, crock maker embossed with transposed ...

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Antique 19th Century American Primitive Bottles

Materials

Stoneware

Rustic Early 1800's Handmade Antique French Walnut Oil Jug
Rustic Early 1800's Handmade Antique French Walnut Oil Jug

Rustic Early 1800's Handmade Antique French Walnut Oil Jug

Located in Highwood, 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
Circa 1750 Original Antique French Walnut Decorated Oil Jar

Circa 1750 Original Antique French Walnut Decorated Oil Jar

Located in Highwood, IL

Awesome original primitive handmade antique French oil jug with an awesome shape and a patina that showcases its very early beginnings.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Old French Heavy Metal Container or Jug
Old French Heavy Metal Container or Jug

Old French Heavy Metal Container or Jug

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H 18.88 in W 14.5 in D 11 in

Old French Heavy Metal Container or Jug

Located in Highwood, 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

Late Savafid Empire Handled Jug
Late Savafid Empire Handled Jug

Late Savafid Empire Handled Jug

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H 12 in Dm 6.5 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
19th Century Moroccan Earthenware Jug

19th Century Moroccan Earthenware Jug

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H 17.72 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in

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

Collection of Antique Stoneware Blue Decorated Jugs
Collection of Antique Stoneware Blue Decorated Jugs

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 include a butterfly, bird, flower and leaf. These are really good examples of this ty...

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Antique Mid-19th Century American Primitive Pottery

Ceramic Jug with Animals Decoration by Jacques Blin
Ceramic Jug with Animals Decoration by Jacques Blin

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 glaze by Jacques Blin (French, 1920-1995).

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Mid-20th Century French Primitive Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Mahogany Wood African Milk Jug
Andrianna Shamaris Antique Mahogany Wood African Milk Jug

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. Measures: 12? high x 4? diameter bottom x 3? diameter top. This container was sourced ...

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Early 20th Century Primitive Jars

Materials

Wood, Mahogany, Reclaimed Wood

1950s Ceramic Jug with Birds Decoration by Jacques Blin
1950s Ceramic Jug with Birds Decoration by Jacques Blin

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 glaze by noted artist Jacques Blin (French, 1920-1995).

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Vintage 1950s French Primitive Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Large Late 18th Century Antique Portuguese Stoneware Jug
Large Late 18th Century Antique Portuguese Stoneware Jug

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.

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Antique 18th Century Portuguese Rustic Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Pair of Cottage Cream Jugs
Pair of Cottage Cream Jugs

Pair of Cottage Cream Jugs

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H 7.5 in W 6 in D 4.5 in

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

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Antique Branch Green Attributed Salt Glaze Stoneware Jug with Coggled Birds

Antique Branch Green Attributed Salt Glaze Stoneware Jug with Coggled Birds

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique American stoneware jug. Attributed to the Branch Green Pottery in Philadelphia, PA. Of ovoid form with an applied handle and a tooled spout. Decorated to the should...

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Antique Early 19th Century American Folk Art Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

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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.