Large ceramic pitcher with handle. Pitcher has a tall, round body, flaring from the small circular foot toward the shoulder. Neck is tall, and surrounded at bottom with a pinched design. Rim flares slightly outward, with a small spout at front. A wide handle is attached at back of neck and spans downward to midway point of body. Designs have been incised onto the shoulder, in twist and pine needle patterns. Pitcher has a glossy shine, and is glazed blue at top, fading to green on the shoulder and orange on the body to the foot. Interior is uniformly blue.

• Narrative

  Contemporary Latvian ceramics donated to MOA by Mr. Valdis Zatlers, President of the Republic of Latvia (2007-2011).

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• Type of Item jug
• Culture Latvian
• Material clay, glaze
• Measurements height 27.5 cm, width 25.0 cm, depth 22.0 cm (overall)

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• Creator Janis Saikovskis, Marjia Saikovska
• Previous Owner Valdis Zatlers
• Received from Valdis Zatlers

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• Made in Latgale

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• Creation Date during 2016
• Ownership Date before January 25, 2017
• Acquisition Date on January 25, 2017

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• Item Classes ceramics
• Condition excellent
• Accession Number 3222/0002