Brown Glazed Stoneware Puzzle Jug handmade puppety 7 1/2" l x 3

7 1/2" l x 3 1/2" t

on wove paper--came from a portfolio of drawings dating to 1929

the wool backing is a dark blue

fabulous polka dotted hat and terrific blue and red outfit

Brown Glazed Stoneware Puzzle Jug handmade puppety 7 1/2" l x 3I did not know about puzzle jugs until I found this piece, but have since learned there is a long history of vessels like this the earliest example British and dating back to the 1300s with holes around the lip, designed to frustrate anyone who should try to pour or drink from them, and typically with text on the body of the vessel taunting someone to try. The incised text on this one reads: "Come gentlemen and try your skill I'll hold a wager if you