Jug with Flattened Spout
Unknown Artist
ca. 1300
Medium
Glazed earthenware
Dimensions
Overall: 3 3/4 x 4 13/16 x 2 7/8 in. (9.6 x 12.3 x 7.3 cm)
Classification
Ceramics
Culture
Italian
Department
Medieval Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Wilhelm Bode, 1911
Accession Number
11.163.6
Art Historical Context
This delicate *Jug with Flattened Sp*, crafted in Italy around 1300, offers a glimpse into everyday life during the late Middle Ages. just under 4 inches tall, this glazed earthenware vessel from the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Medieval Art collection a practical yet distinctive flattened spout, ideal for controlled pouring of liquids like wine or oil. Its compact size (3 3/4 x 4 13/16 x 2 7/8 inches) suggests it was designed for household use, blending functionality with subtle artistry by an unknown potter. Glazed earthenware was a hallmark of medieval Italian ceramics, transforming simple...