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"Jug: A Timeless Symbol of History, Art

Background imageJug Collection: Glass bottles from Tylos period, New National Museum, Manama, Bahrain, Middle East

Glass bottles from Tylos period, New National Museum, Manama, Bahrain, Middle East

Background imageJug Collection: Cat Black & White kitten in a watering can

Cat Black & White kitten in a watering can
ME-934 CAT -Kitten, black and white, in jug Johan De Meester Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageJug Collection: Indian Potters Wheel

Indian Potters Wheel
A Indian potter moulding a vase or jug at his wheel, with assorted dishes, made earlier, all around him

Background imageJug Collection: Dispenser at London Hospital, Whitechapel

Dispenser at London Hospital, Whitechapel
A dispenser at the London Hospital, Whitechapel, East London, pouring some liquid from a jug into a smaller container

Background imageJug Collection: Kyrie eleison (engraving)

Kyrie eleison (engraving)
8631428 Kyrie eleison (engraving) by Hall, Lindsay Bernard (1859-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kyrie eleison. Illustration from Black and White)

Background imageJug Collection: Narcissus or Ganymede

Narcissus or Ganymede
7287224 Narcissus or Ganymede.; Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; (add.info.: Narcissus or Ganymede. Roman sculture dating on the late 1st century AD)

Background imageJug Collection: Ballplayers in the inn garden, c.1660 (oil on panel)

Ballplayers in the inn garden, c.1660 (oil on panel)
8712002 Ballplayers in the inn garden, c.1660 (oil on panel) by Ostade, Adriaen Jansz. van (1610-85); Nivaagaards Malerisamling, Niva, Denmark; (add.info.: By Adriaen van Ostade).

Background imageJug Collection: How would you like to be here? (colour litho)

How would you like to be here? (colour litho)
8656545 How would you like to be here? (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: "How would you like to be here?" Woman lying on a barrel)

Background imageJug Collection: Two-handled spouted jug with dark-on-light polychrome decoration, -100 BC (ceramic, painted)

Two-handled spouted jug with dark-on-light polychrome decoration, -100 BC (ceramic, painted)
7309968 Two-handled spouted jug with dark-on-light polychrome decoration, -100 BC (ceramic, painted); 18.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Display: ceramic)

Background imageJug Collection: Pedestalled cup, Vasilike mottled ware, circa 2700 BC -2200 BC (clay, pigment)

Pedestalled cup, Vasilike mottled ware, circa 2700 BC -2200 BC (clay, pigment)
7309997 Pedestalled cup, Vasilike mottled ware, circa 2700 BC -2200 BC (clay, pigment); 8.8 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Display: clay)

Background imageJug Collection: An Idle Moment 1890 (Oil on canvas)

An Idle Moment 1890 (Oil on canvas)
8766573 An Idle Moment 1890 (Oil on canvas) by Knight, Daniel Ridgway (1839-1924); 94.6x120.3 cm; High Museum of Art, Atlanta, Georgia, USA; © High Museum of Art .

Background imageJug Collection: The death of Talos (Greek mythology giant). Right side detail. Red and white figure crater

The death of Talos (Greek mythology giant). Right side detail. Red and white figure crater
BEN5473796 The death of Talos (Greek mythology giant). Right side detail. Red and white figure crater. Greek ceramic decorated by the painter from Talos (Inv.1501), 400-390 BC. Height: 75 cm

Background imageJug Collection: Nix ubern Maibock, man in costume with pipe and beer glass (postcard)

Nix ubern Maibock, man in costume with pipe and beer glass (postcard)
7377791 Nix ubern Maibock, man in costume with pipe and beer glass (postcard); © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved.

Background imageJug Collection: The Aquarius water barrel

The Aquarius water barrel
5310301 The Aquarius water barrel; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the Aquarius water barrel, designed to replace the heavy water jugs usual in toilet sets)

Background imageJug Collection: A Monk

A Monk
5308099 A Monk.; (add.info.: Woodcut engraving depicting a Monk holding keys to the cellar, tasting the liquor as he fills a jug from the barrel. Dated 15th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageJug Collection: Milkmaid of Cherbourg

Milkmaid of Cherbourg
5855739 Milkmaid of Cherbourg; (add.info.: Milkmaid of Cherbourg. In Normandy, the women usually carry goods on their shoulders, not on their heads or in their arms)

Background imageJug Collection: Portraits of women from Sudan - Photograph second half of the 19th century

Portraits of women from Sudan - Photograph second half of the 19th century
CSO4984578 Portraits of women from Sudan - Photograph second half of the 19th century -; (add.info.: Portraits of women from Sudan - Photograph second half of the 19th century -); Photo © DDF

Background imageJug Collection: Ewer, 1776 (silver)

Ewer, 1776 (silver)
8685084 Ewer, 1776 (silver) by Wyatt, James (1746-1813); height: 38 cm; Leeds Museums and Art Galleries (Temple Newsam House) UK; (add.info.: Made by Matthew Boulton and John Fothergill)

Background imageJug Collection: Lazarillo de Tormes and His Blind Master, before 1880 (oil on fabric)

Lazarillo de Tormes and His Blind Master, before 1880 (oil on fabric)
XOS5879766 Lazarillo de Tormes and His Blind Master, before 1880 (oil on fabric) by Ribot, Auguste Theodule (1823-91); 108x90 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Background imageJug Collection: Cobbler's Quarters, 1860s (oil on fabric)

Cobbler's Quarters, 1860s (oil on fabric)
XOS5879739 Cobbler's Quarters, 1860s (oil on fabric) by Duplessy, Jean-Alphonse (1817-c.1872); 60.5x51.2 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Background imageJug Collection: Singers, 1863-68 (oil on fabric)

Singers, 1863-68 (oil on fabric)
XOS5879232 Singers, 1863-68 (oil on fabric) by Ribot, Auguste Theodule (1823-91); 88.9x75.6 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Background imageJug Collection: There was an Old Person of Newry, whose manners were tinctured with fury (coloured engraving)

There was an Old Person of Newry, whose manners were tinctured with fury (coloured engraving)
8634421 There was an Old Person of Newry, whose manners were tinctured with fury (coloured engraving) by Lear, Edward (1812-88) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageJug Collection: Jay, Jig, Jug, Keg, Key, Kid, Lad, Leg, Lid, Lie, Log, Lot (engraving)

Jay, Jig, Jug, Keg, Key, Kid, Lad, Leg, Lid, Lie, Log, Lot (engraving)
8651532 Jay, Jig, Jug, Keg, Key, Kid, Lad, Leg, Lid, Lie, Log, Lot (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jay, Jig, Jug, Keg, Key, Kid, Lad, Leg, Lid)

Background imageJug Collection: Delphi - the Pythian Priestess on the Tripod in Apollo's temple (engraving)

Delphi - the Pythian Priestess on the Tripod in Apollo's temple (engraving)
8664111 Delphi - the Pythian Priestess on the Tripod in Apollo's temple (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageJug Collection: Distribution of Holy water in France (chromolitho)

Distribution of Holy water in France (chromolitho)
8664042 Distribution of Holy water in France (chromolitho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Distribution of Holy water in France)

Background imageJug Collection: Drawing water from a river at sunrise at Easter in Brandenburg, Germany (chromolitho)

Drawing water from a river at sunrise at Easter in Brandenburg, Germany (chromolitho)
8664035 Drawing water from a river at sunrise at Easter in Brandenburg, Germany (chromolitho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageJug Collection: Q: Letter Q vegetale - Young woman, elbow rests on a recipient

Q: Letter Q vegetale - Young woman, elbow rests on a recipient, two children - Art Nouveau Alphabet - Fashion 1904
DUV4221648 Q: Letter Q vegetale - Young woman, elbow rests on a recipient, two children - Art Nouveau Alphabet - Fashion 1904

Background imageJug Collection: Cover of ' L'Indiscret', Satirique en N & B, 1904_12_21: Budget Finances - Marianne Maurice Berteaux

Cover of " L'Indiscret", Satirique en N & B, 1904_12_21: Budget Finances - Marianne Maurice Berteaux
ICA4939804 Cover of " L'Indiscret", Satirique en N & B, 1904_12_21: Budget Finances - Marianne Maurice Berteaux (1852-1911) Illustration by Th Barn (1882-1939); (add.info)

Background imageJug Collection: DEBRET, Jean Baptiste (1768-1848). A Colourful and Historic Journey to Brazil. 1839

DEBRET, Jean Baptiste (1768-1848). A Colourful and Historic Journey to Brazil. 1839
CUL4866592 DEBRET, Jean Baptiste (1768-1848). A Colourful and Historic Journey to Brazil. 1839. " The refreshments of the after dinner the palace square"

Background imageJug Collection: Le franc taupin - engraving of 1823 in ' Songes drolatiques de Pantagruel' by Francois Rabelais

Le franc taupin - engraving of 1823 in " Songes drolatiques de Pantagruel" by Francois Rabelais (1494-1553)
JEB4933416 Le franc taupin - engraving of 1823 in " Songes drolatiques de Pantagruel" by Francois Rabelais (1494-1553) - (The Capricious Dreams of Pantagruel)

Background imageJug Collection: Quaresmeprenant (geant obtus de l'epoque medievale) - engraving of 1823 in ' Songes drolatiques de

Quaresmeprenant (geant obtus de l'epoque medievale) - engraving of 1823 in " Songes drolatiques de
JEB4935312 Quaresmeprenant (geant obtus de l'epoque medievale) - engraving of 1823 in " Songes drolatiques de Pantagruel" by Francois Rabelais (1494-1553)

Background imageJug Collection: Middle Ages: The wedding banquet at the wedding of Clarisse, daughter of King Yvon of Gascony

Middle Ages: The wedding banquet at the wedding of Clarisse, daughter of King Yvon of Gascony and Renaud
NWI4891748 Middle Ages: The wedding banquet at the wedding of Clarisse, daughter of King Yvon of Gascony and Renaud. engraving after the miniature of the manuscript "Renaud de Montauban"

Background imageJug Collection: Basque woman carrying a recipient on her head - engraving by Gustave Dore - illustration of

Basque woman carrying a recipient on her head - engraving by Gustave Dore - illustration of the book " Habits et
PCT4295286 Basque woman carrying a recipient on her head - engraving by Gustave Dore - illustration of the book " Habits et caracteres des peuples"

Background imageJug Collection: Egypt: Cruise Cook, a woman wears a jug on her head, 1900

Egypt: Cruise Cook, a woman wears a jug on her head, 1900
LUX4778518 Egypt: Cruise Cook, a woman wears a jug on her head, 1900; (add.info.: Egypt: Cruise Cook, a woman wears a jug on her head, 1900); Photo © Lux-in-Fine.

Background imageJug Collection: Tartar (Tatar) girl of the Crimea with water jug and basket, 19th century

Tartar (Tatar) girl of the Crimea with water jug and basket, 19th century
FLO4656417 Tartar (Tatar) girl of the Crimea with water jug and basket, 19th century. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical

Background imageJug Collection: Young girl from Nuremberg wearing jugs and a betail driver, 16th century - Maiden from Nuremberg

Young girl from Nuremberg wearing jugs and a betail driver, 16th century - Maiden from Nuremberg carrying pails
NWI4956704 Young girl from Nuremberg wearing jugs and a betail driver, 16th century - Maiden from Nuremberg carrying pails

Background imageJug Collection: Milkmaid of Bagnolet, reign of Louis XIV, 1680. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet

Milkmaid of Bagnolet, reign of Louis XIV, 1680. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet after Henri Bonnart
FLO4686041 Milkmaid of Bagnolet, reign of Louis XIV, 1680. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet after Henri Bonnart (1642-1711)

Background imageJug Collection: France, Portrait of a woman painter in studio with her palette, 1865

France, Portrait of a woman painter in studio with her palette, 1865
LUX4732017 France, Portrait of a woman painter in studio with her palette, 1865; (add.info.: France, Portrait of a woman painter in studio with her palette, 1865); Photo © Lux-in-Fine.

Background imageJug Collection: Goblets, jugs and syrup jugs. Lithograph from a catalog of metal products manufactured by

Goblets, jugs and syrup jugs. Lithograph from a catalog of metal products manufactured by Wuerttemberg Metalware
FLO4731962 Goblets, jugs and syrup jugs. Lithograph from a catalog of metal products manufactured by Wuerttemberg Metalware Factory, Geislingen, Germany, 1896.; (add.info.: Goblets)

Background imageJug Collection: Kitchen Still Life (oil on wood)

Kitchen Still Life (oil on wood)
3744351 Kitchen Still Life (oil on wood) by Barker, John Edward (1889-1953); 19.1x24.1 cm; Nottingham City Museums and Galleries (Nottingham Castle); © Nottingham City Museums & Galleries .

Background imageJug Collection: Hindu Potter - Voyages by James Cook (1728-1779)

Hindu Potter - Voyages by James Cook (1728-1779)
JAB4121675 Hindu Potter - Voyages by James Cook (1728-1779).; (add.info.: Hindu Potter - Voyages by James Cook (1728-1779).); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis.

Background imageJug Collection: Native of AMBOINE, in the Bay of New Guinee. Voyages of James Cook (1728-1779). Engraving 1835

Native of AMBOINE, in the Bay of New Guinee. Voyages of James Cook (1728-1779). Engraving 1835
JAB4121104 Native of AMBOINE, in the Bay of New Guinee. Voyages of James Cook (1728-1779). Engraving 1835; (add.info.: Native of AMBOINE, in the Bay of New Guinee. Voyages of James Cook (1728-1779)

Background imageJug Collection: Letter K: the morning Kaka. Engraving of 'The soldier's alphabet'. E.R

Letter K: the morning Kaka. Engraving of "The soldier's alphabet". E.R
DUV4209420 Letter K: the morning Kaka. Engraving of "The soldier's alphabet". E.R. Stop! , publisher, Paris, circa 1916

Background imageJug Collection: Letter O What a Storm Wind! Odette's umbrella turns around and Jean's hat flies away

Letter O What a Storm Wind! Odette's umbrella turns around and Jean's hat flies away
DUV4207574 Letter O What a Storm Wind! Odette's umbrella turns around and Jean's hat flies away. Letter P: No one takes as much care of his doll as the charming little Paulette

Background imageJug Collection: Duties towards oneself: the body. Clean - Outfit. Before going to school

Duties towards oneself: the body. Clean - Outfit. Before going to school, a good student takes care of her
DUV4212703 Duties towards oneself: the body. Clean - Outfit. Before going to school, a good student takes care of her. Engraving in " The unique book of morality and civic instruction

Background imageJug Collection: Hodge and Roaf accuse each other of leaving a pot of piss in place of a jug of ale

Hodge and Roaf accuse each other of leaving a pot of piss in place of a jug of ale
FLO4718072 Hodge and Roaf accuse each other of leaving a pot of piss in place of a jug of ale. Copperplate engraving by Thomas Sanders after a satirical illustration by Timothy Bobbin (John Collier)

Background imageJug Collection: Photography of a water carrier in studio, 1860

Photography of a water carrier in studio, 1860
LUX4711150 Photography of a water carrier in studio, 1860; (add.info.: Photography of a water carrier in studio, 1860); Photo © Lux-in-Fine.

Background imageJug Collection: The cat: Advertising chocolate Guerin Boutron, chromo 1910

The cat: Advertising chocolate Guerin Boutron, chromo 1910
JAB4119871 The cat: Advertising chocolate Guerin Boutron, chromo 1910; (add.info.: The cat: Advertising chocolate Guerin Boutron, chromo 1910); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis.



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"Jug: A Timeless Symbol of History, Art, and Utility" From the Wartime Toby jugs during WW1 to an 1866 cartoon highlighting water pollution as a source of disease in Deaths Dispensary, the humble jug has witnessed it all. Throughout history, this versatile vessel has played various roles - from serving tea at Furlongs to holding fruit juices or even acting as a toilet service in Real Wedgwood Ware. In the world of art, Pierre Bonnard's Mirror above a Washstand showcases how a simple they are become part of an intricate composition. Similarly, Vincent van Gogh immortalized Oleanders with his brush strokes that captured the essence of these flowers while perhaps using a jug for inspiration. Beyond its artistic significance, jugs have been integral to daily life. They have adorned washstands and provided refreshment at local establishments like Halfway House in Rame, Cornwall where teenage barmaids served patrons with their cheerful smiles. Traveling further afar takes us to Anammer village nestled amidst Morocco's Atlas Mountains. Here lies the mud-brick village where traditional Moroccan meals are cooked in clay pots called tajines - showcasing both cultural heritage and culinary prowess. And let us not forget about aesthetics. The ROSE TEA SET presents an exquisite collection featuring delicate floral patterns on elegant porcelain jugs that enhance any tea time experience. Whether it is wartime memorabilia or cartoons depicting societal issues like pollution in Deaths Dispensary from 1866; whether it serves practical purposes like cooking or providing essential services; or simply adds beauty through artistry such as silhouettes by local squire and his dog – the jug stands tall as a symbol connecting our past with our present. So next time you come across a jug - be it vintage or contemporary - take a moment to appreciate its rich history and multifaceted nature. From being witness to historical events to adding charm and functionality in our everyday lives, the a timeless companion that deserves recognition.