Melkkan, deel van een theeservies 1934

This is ‘Melkkan, deel van een theeservies’ made by Petrus Regout sometime before 1879. Can you imagine the potter carefully shaping the clay on the wheel, coaxing it into this elegant form? The subtle curves and angles of the milk jug—it's like a dance between control and letting go. I wonder what Regout was thinking as he chose that earthy, muted palette, contrasted with the glossy handle. Did he see this object as purely functional, or did he imbue it with a sense of artistry? That simple, continuous line tracing the rim—it's such a small detail, but it speaks volumes. It’s like a painterly gesture, containing the form with such precision and grace. Thinking about the hands that would have held this jug, pouring milk into tea… It reminds me that art is never created in a vacuum. We're all in conversation with each other, borrowing, stealing, and transforming ideas across generations. Each of us searching for new ways to express ourselves.