Early 20th century Arts & Crafts Majolica art pottery jug, made by the Swiss factory Thun/Thoune, circa 1910s. This jug, entirely handcrafted and hand-painted, is decorated with a modern Eastern accent design, on black background with vibrant slipware in yellow, white, green and brick orange, enhanced with a sgraffiato technique, depicting owls in the midst of exotic parrot feathers. Highly collectible, signed.
Can be accompanied by a vase and match/note holder:
Two-handled vase $1800 - 8 diameter x 7.5 inches
Jug $875 - 5.4 H x 5.4 W x 3.5 inches D
Note/match holder $452.50 - 4.25 H x 4.25 W x 2 inches D.