I recently found this old earthenware jug. It seems very old, but I can find no info or pictures of similar items. It is about 9 1/2" tall and 6 1/2" wide. It has an appliqu?d design of grapevines with "beaded" borders. The design appears to have been colored with a whitish gesso-like substance as well as a few bands around the circumference in various areas. The white has mostly worn away. There are a few stamped numbers and letters on the base which seem to be "08, 562, C (possibly an "S" before the C). It is wheel thrown with the neck being a separate piece that was attached. It has been suggested that it may be German in origin, but I'm not sure. I am also curious about the age of the piece. I'd appreciate any info or observations.
