A Slip-Painted Terracotta Figural Jug

The red earthenware vessel of compressed ovoid form rises from a raised circular foot to a flaring neck with an everted, slightly pinched rim, joined to the body by a reverse loop handle and flanked by two ribbed lug projections. The front shoulder is modeled in high relief with a stylized zoomorphic or anthropomorphic face featuring prominent circular ears, applied eyes, and a snout, encircled by slip-painted white foliate sprigs, cross-hatching, and geometric wave borders.Height: 9.5 inches.

Condition
The flaring rim has been broken into several sections and reassembled, with visible adhesive residue and hairline cracks along the join lines. General surface wear, abrasions, scattered minor chips, and areas of pigment loss throughout.