Description
Overview
Hungarian/Transylvanian bokály (wine or table jug), a form historically used in Hungarian-speaking regions of the Carpathian basin. Craft World Tours documented repeated travel through this region, meeting local potters across Transylvania and the Hungarian border area.
Design & Craftsmanship
Function & Form: Small trumpet-neck jug with strap handle, likely used tableside for wine or water. 9″H x 4.5″W, 3″ opening.
Artistry & Ornamentation: Cream slip ground with hand-painted decoration in green and brown; banded neck and rim.
Structural Base: Unglazed footring revealing the red earthenware body beneath the slip.
Condition Report
Surface Condition: Craquelure and light age-consistent wear to the glaze at the rim; a chip/flake loss visible on the lower body.
Structural Integrity: Sound and stable despite surface wear. This item is sold “as-is” with all associated patina and wear inherent to its age and history as part of the Craft World Tours Collection.
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