Hezha Floral Stoneware Jug 1510ml - Green

This is a hand-painted stoneware jug that holds 1510ml, a generous size for the table rather than a small milk jug. The upper section is a deep green, with sprays of flowering branches climbing to the pouring lip, and it sits on a round, globe-shaped body covered in a dense pattern of tiny green leaves and sprigs. Across that body flies a painted bird with its wing spread, and the handle is sculpted as a second bird, its feathers picked out in fine painted lines. It measures 14.5cm across and 21cm tall and weighs 1.08KG, so it has a satisfying weight in the hand.

It is made for everyday use at the table: water or homemade lemonade with dinner, fresh juice at a weekend breakfast, or milk alongside a pot of tea when friends come round. At 1510ml it is sized for a family meal or a small gathering rather than a single glass. It suits a kitchen or dining room with a country or cottage feel, and it makes a thoughtful present for anyone who loves folk-style painted pottery or has a soft spot for birds. Between meals it works as well as a vase for garden flowers or a loose bunch of foliage, with the round body giving the stems room to fall naturally.

Stoneware is dense and hard-wearing, and it holds heat well, which helps when the jug carries warm milk or custard. The decoration is painted by hand, so the brushwork varies a little from one jug to the next. Care is straightforward: it goes in the dishwasher, and it can also go in the microwave and the oven, so warming milk or custard in it is simple. For styling, give it a place on an open shelf or a dresser where the green neck and painted bird can be seen.

How much does the jug hold?

It holds 1510ml, which makes it a table jug for water, juice or milk at a family meal rather than a small milk jug.

Can it go in the dishwasher, microwave and oven?

Yes. The maker rates it for the dishwasher, the microwave and the oven, so you can wash it by machine and warm milk in it.

What is the jug made of?

It is made entirely of stoneware, and the floral branches, the leaf pattern and the bird are all painted by hand.

How big is it?

It is 14.5cm across and 21cm tall and weighs 1.08KG, so it sits comfortably on a dining table or a dresser shelf.

Can I use it as a vase?

Yes. Alongside pouring drinks, its round body and open neck make it a pretty vase for garden flowers or a bunch of foliage.

What is included?

You receive one jug on its own, and the styling props shown are not included with your order.