THE TINNED JUG

East Slovakia, Dechtice, (Klement Tomašovič?), 1871
Owl jug with almost enclosed throat with protruding mouth and tape ear, fajans white glazed, painted in high heat in blue and green floral decor between two stylized plant belts, marked in heart -shaped "TK" and dated "1871". H. 25 cm. Blue brush brand "T".