owl jug

Summary

Oviform jug in the form of an owl, tapering to flared circular foot, with tall, straight neck (head missing), single loop handle above tail with slight spur at lower terminal, and two applied relief claws above foot. Body and handle decorated with a marbled pattern of trailed and feathered red and white slip, showing dark brown and cream through lead glaze. Two wings at sides indicated by slip-trailed dark brown outlines overlaid with cream spots. Plain orange-red neck and foot.