Jug with flowers and peacock 1715 - 1725

This 18th century tin-glazed earthenware jug, or "barbotine," is an excellent example of the delicate and ornate style of the time. The piece is painted with vibrant, polychrome floral motifs and a peacock, a symbol of beauty and royalty. The artist Bartholomäus Seuter, a prominent figure in the European ceramic scene, created this piece sometime between 1715 and 1725. Now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, this jug exemplifies the masterful skill of the period and offers a glimpse into the decorative arts of the early 18th century.