A Harvest jug is a type of jug made from slipware, with decoration carved through stained clay layers.[1] They are named for their use to carry ale or cider at harvest time.[1][2]
The technique for carving the decoration is known as sgraffito, from the Italian for 'scratched'.[1]
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