"Jar for carrying wine, <em>Amphora</em>." &mdash; The Delphian Society, 1913

Amphora

"Jar for carrying wine, Amphora." — The Delphian Society, 1913

The jug with basin was used to wash hands and face during the 19th century. It is now used for decorative purposes.

Jug with Basin

The jug with basin was used to wash hands and face during the 19th century. It is now used for decorative…

During the War of 1812, James Biddle was first lieutenant in USS Wasp. He led the boarding party against the HMS Frolic. He sprang into the rigging and with his own hand struck the colors of the Frolic. The legislature of Pennsylvania voted Lieutenant Biddle thanks and a sword, and the leading men of Philadelphia gave him a silver urn.

The Biddle Urn

During the War of 1812, James Biddle was first lieutenant in USS Wasp. He led the boarding party against…

A cup or vessel for liquids, in modern times made of metal.

Can

A cup or vessel for liquids, in modern times made of metal.

This jug and dish were made in Malta. The dish has a leaf and floral design around its perimeter. The jug has a circular leaf design in the center and a mermaid figure as the handle.

Jug and Dish

This jug and dish were made in Malta. The dish has a leaf and floral design around its perimeter. The…

This jug and goblet are designed in a Grecian shaped ruby glass. They are cut in sunken diamond shapes.

Jug and Goblet

This jug and goblet are designed in a Grecian shaped ruby glass. They are cut in sunken diamond shapes.

A woman kneeling by a column, with several articles of pottery nearby.

Greek woman

A woman kneeling by a column, with several articles of pottery nearby.

"Water-jaw, <em>Hydria</em>." &mdash; The Delphian Society, 1913

Hydria

"Water-jaw, Hydria." — The Delphian Society, 1913

An illustration of a jug.

Jug

An illustration of a jug.

An illustration of a jug.

Jug

An illustration of a jug.

This jug is covered with a flower and leaf design.

Jug

This jug is covered with a flower and leaf design.

This jug is covered with a flower and leaf design.

Jug

This jug is covered with a flower and leaf design.

This jug is covered with a flower and leaf design.

Jug

This jug is covered with a flower and leaf design.

The jug is used to hold liquid.

Jug

The jug is used to hold liquid.

The jug is used to hold liquid.

Jug

The jug is used to hold liquid.

The jug is used to hold liquid.

Jug

The jug is used to hold liquid.

The jug is used to store liquids.

Jug

The jug is used to store liquids.

This jug is designed in a bas relief, which is a raised design.

Jug

This jug is designed in a bas relief, which is a raised design.

This jug has a design of a bouquet in a bas relief, which is a raised design.

Jug

This jug has a design of a bouquet in a bas relief, which is a raised design.

This jug is made out of parian, a form of unglazed porcelain. It has a Gothic design of white figures.

Jug

This jug is made out of parian, a form of unglazed porcelain. It has a Gothic design of white figures.

This jug has a design of a figure. It is used to store liquids.

Jug

This jug has a design of a figure. It is used to store liquids.

This jug is elaborately decorated with figures.

Jug

This jug is elaborately decorated with figures.

This jug has a design that is adapted from Cellini's (Italian painter) work. It is used to store liquids.

Jug

This jug has a design that is adapted from Cellini's (Italian painter) work. It is used to store liquids.

This jug has a design that is adapted from Cellini's (Italian painter) work. It is used to store liquids.

Jug

This jug has a design that is adapted from Cellini's (Italian painter) work. It is used to store liquids.

This jug has a design that depicts a young Bacchanal (Greek God of Wine) drinking the juice of the grape.

Jug

This jug has a design that depicts a young Bacchanal (Greek God of Wine) drinking the juice of the grape.

The jug is used to store liquids.

Jug

The jug is used to store liquids.

This jug is designed with ribbon and flowers running around the center.

Jug

This jug is designed with ribbon and flowers running around the center.

This jug is lavishly decorated with two figures at the base supporting the jug. The handle is in the shape of a lion and center of the jug has a war scene.

Jug

This jug is lavishly decorated with two figures at the base supporting the jug. The handle is in the…

This jug was made in Malta. It has a grape vine, with grapes and leaves around the center. The handle is designed in a leaf and vine style.

Jug

This jug was made in Malta. It has a grape vine, with grapes and leaves around the center. The handle…

This jug is a maltese design. The lower half has a leaf design, and the top half has a handle in the form of a mermaid.

Jug

This jug is a maltese design. The lower half has a leaf design, and the top half has a handle in the…

This jug stands on a pedestal. It has a leaf design on its base, and human figures encircling the top. The handle is connect to a seated figure.

Jug

This jug stands on a pedestal. It has a leaf design on its base, and human figures encircling the top.…

This jug is made out of stoneware. It stands on a small pedestal, and has a floral and leaf design all throughout the jug.

Jug

This jug is made out of stoneware. It stands on a small pedestal, and has a floral and leaf design all…

This jug has a theme design of St. George and the Dragon, a story that possibly dates back to Pre-Christianity.

Jug

This jug has a theme design of St. George and the Dragon, a story that possibly dates back to Pre-Christianity.

A Greek jug from Rhodes.

Jug from Rhodes

A Greek jug from Rhodes.

The claret jug is a type of a liquid container.

Claret Jug

The claret jug is a type of a liquid container.

The claret jug is a type of a liquid container.

Claret Jug

The claret jug is a type of a liquid container.

This jug is richly chased after Cellini. It is used to hold liquids.

Claret Jug

This jug is richly chased after Cellini. It is used to hold liquids.

This claret jug has a Roman design. It is used to store liquids.

Claret Jug

This claret jug has a Roman design. It is used to store liquids.

This claret jug has a floral design. It is used to store liquids.

Claret Jug

This claret jug has a floral design. It is used to store liquids.

This claret jug is made out of silver.

Claret Jug

This claret jug is made out of silver.

This covered jug is designed in a leaf scroll design and a cross in the center.

Covered Jug

This covered jug is designed in a leaf scroll design and a cross in the center.

This footed jug is designed with figures and leaves. It has a small handle at the top and a spout for pouring.

Footed Jug

This footed jug is designed with figures and leaves. It has a small handle at the top and a spout for…

The Testimonial jug is a large piece that is richly carved. It depicts a scene of two men, one chained and one following a horse that is fleeing.

Testimonial Jug

The Testimonial jug is a large piece that is richly carved. It depicts a scene of two men, one chained…

This jug is a container for liquid. It has a narrow opening from which to pour or drink, featuring a hand from which to hold.

Top and Side View of a Jug

This jug is a container for liquid. It has a narrow opening from which to pour or drink, featuring a…

The water jug is a type of a liquid container.

Water Jug

The water jug is a type of a liquid container.

This water jug is designed in a medieval style with curved patterns.

Water Jug

This water jug is designed in a medieval style with curved patterns.

"Oil-jar, <em>Lekythos</em>." &mdash; The Delphian Society, 1913

Lekythos

"Oil-jar, Lekythos." — The Delphian Society, 1913

An illustration of a man standing in knee deep water filling a water pitcher.

Man Filling Pitcher in Lake

An illustration of a man standing in knee deep water filling a water pitcher.

Man selling water to woman in window.

Man Selling Water

Man selling water to woman in window.

"Wine-jug, <em>Oinochoe</em>" &mdash; The Delphian Society, 1913

Oinochoe

"Wine-jug, Oinochoe" — The Delphian Society, 1913

An illustration of pitcher.

Pitcher

An illustration of pitcher.

The vase is an open container, often used to hold cut flowers. It can be made from a number of materials including ceramics and glass. The vase is often decorated and thus used to extend the beauty of its contents.

Bottle Type Vase

The vase is an open container, often used to hold cut flowers. It can be made from a number of materials…

This jug s a type of container for liquid. It has a wide opening, from which to pour or drink, and nearly always has some kind of handle. One could imagine a jug being made from nearly any watertight material, but most jugs throughout history have been made from clay, glass, or plastic. In American English usage, a jug is a large container with an opening and a handle for liquids.

Vessel For Holding Liquids

This jug s a type of container for liquid. It has a wide opening, from which to pour or drink, and nearly…

"An Indian water carrier." —Carpenter, 1902

Indian Water Carrier

"An Indian water carrier." —Carpenter, 1902

A jug for holding water or other liquids.

Water Jug

A jug for holding water or other liquids.

A young woman at a fence gate holding a jug. She is framed by arching branches.

Young Woman Holding a Jug

A young woman at a fence gate holding a jug. She is framed by arching branches.