Description
A continuous pale looping pattern traces the dark body of this narrow-necked Hamburger’s Pottery jug.
A small ceramic jug with a tapered body, tall narrow neck, pouring lip and loop handle. The dark brown glaze is decorated with a continuous looping design in speckled cream and tan.The retained gold label reads Hamburger’s Pottery, Grahamstown. Made in South Africa. The pale pattern loops down the tapered body beneath a tall neck and small pouring lip. Its restrained decoration differs from the larger floral motifs on related bud vases. The handle adds a clear side profile, making this a useful comparison piece for collectors studying the relationship between painted pattern and vessel shape. For comparison, the Hamburger Potteries 261 Blue Floral Jug provides a related example in the store. The Journal’s South African Pottery Makers: A Collector's Guide to Local Ceramics gives further collector context.
- Maker: Hamburger’s Pottery; attribution follows the supplied identification
- Dimensions: 13 cm high x 8 cm wide
- Condition: It is in excellent condition with no chips or cracks. Light contact marks are visible underneath the base.
- Features: A small ceramic jug with a tapered body, tall narrow neck, pouring lip and loop handle.
- Period: Broad production period: 1947 to 1986; maker production range, not a verified date for this example
- SKU: SKU-00627
A distinctive piece for collectors of South African ceramics, decorative pottery or glazed display pieces.