Studio Pottery Milk Jug in Cream and Lavender Glaze

This studio pottery milk jug is a beautiful example of handmade craftsmanship, with a gentle form and a balanced combination of colour and texture. The piece has been thrown on the wheel in stoneware clay, giving it a smooth, tactile surface that feels substantial yet refined. The glaze flows from a soft creamy tone at the top into a pale lavender base, finished with a warm terracotta foot that grounds the design. The potter’s initials are impressed near the handle, marking it as a signed piece of individual artistry.

Measuring 10.5 x 12 cm to the handle, this jug has a pleasing weight and a generous pouring lip that makes it both practical and decorative. The handle is perfectly proportioned, designed for comfort and balance when held. The glaze transition between cream and lavender is organic and fluid, revealing where the colours meet and gently mingle in the kiln to create a subtle depth and character.

Although ideal for serving milk or cream, this piece would also make a lovely small vase for flowers, herbs, or simple foliage. It could be used as a desk or kitchen organiser for utensils or paintbrushes, or simply displayed as part of a collection of studio ceramics, where its colours bring softness and warmth to the arrangement. Styled on open shelving beside natural wood, linen, or other pottery, it adds a touch of honest, handmade charm.

Studio pottery is treasured for its individuality and timeless beauty, and this jug captures those qualities perfectly. It reflects the quiet rhythm of the maker’s process, the unpredictability of glaze, and the understated artistry that turns a useful object into something worth admiring. Both functional and decorative, it is a piece to be enjoyed for years to come.