Christina Serra Delmar | Harvest Jug | Four Birds

Thrilled to have this collection in the shop!

A large wheel-thrown and decorated 'harvest jug'.

Material: Terracotta, decorated with white slip, sgraffito decoration with transparent honey glaze.

Size: 10" x 8.7"

These giant globe-shaped pitchers made from slipware, originated in the 18th century and were made to hold cider or ale for farmhouse tables to celebrate hte harvest, a wedding or even the launch of a ship. The jugs were highly decorated with simple or stylized motifs and subjects.

Based in her studio in Herefordshire, the patterns, themes and motifs for Christina's contemporary harvest jugs have been found within her rural day to day life.