This is a very rare large pitcher from Friesland from the 17th century. The yellow interior glaze with the careless outer green glaze is typical of this period and is traditional Fresian. The Dutch were making this type of earthenware as early as the 12th century. but more so in the 1600s-1700s. The Dutch were know to trade in this type of pottery with other countries, especially England, in the 16th and 17th century. It is similar to but not to be confused with English pottery made in Hampshire and Surrey which has a smiler glaze but is later. Source: Dutch Trade and Ceramics in America in the 17th century Provenance: Private Collection NY Ex-collection Prinsenhof Museum, Delft.

Dimensions: H: 11.25 Diam: 9 in.

Style: Country

Materials and Techniques: Earthenware, Glazed, Unglazed

Place of Origin: Netherlands

Period: 17th Century

Date of Manufacture: 1680