water container (container (containers)); water pitcher

Water pitcher. Pitcher with one handle, with drinking piece in the centre. Rim of pitcher is provided with a six hole sieve, through which water is poured. Inside, 2-3 small clay balls to clean pitcher. Neck and handle have black glazing. Three lines of black glazing surround the body of the pitcher, near the neck, with network designs outlined in red. (Clay from village, glazing). Height 310mm, diameter at the bottom 100mm.

in good condition

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