Antique Glazed Stoneware Jug – Signed M L M – Origin Unidentified, 20th Century

Hand-thrown stoneware jug with a gently curved ovoid body, a narrow neck and a pinched pouring spout. It features a generously proportioned, rounded handle.

The piece is finished with a nuanced light grey glaze, slightly speckled, with variations in tone and sheen that highlight the artisanal nature of its craftsmanship.

The unglazed stoneware base bears an incised signature, “M L M”. The precise identity of the ceramicist or workshop cannot be established with certainty from this mark alone; we therefore prefer not to attribute the piece to a specific maker.

With its understated shape, mineral glaze and handcrafted finish, this jug reflects the aesthetic of European studio pottery from the second half of the 20th century.