Vintage 1974 Studio Pottery Pitcher: Hand-Thrown Stoneware Motto Jug
This striking stoneware motto jug was hand-thrown in 1974 and signed Orzel ’74 on the base. Around the shoulder, an incised inscription reads:
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The details
This striking stoneware motto jug was hand-thrown in 1974 and signed Orzel ’74 on the base. Around the shoulder, an incised inscription reads: “IF I COULD ONLY REMEMBER MY NAME” The phrase is a playful nod to David Crosby’s 1971 solo album, showing how 1970s studio potters blended traditional harvest jug forms with countercultural influence. Features • Hand-thrown stoneware jug / pitcher • Inscribed motto encircling the shoulder • Alkaline glaze with green ash drip at the rim • Pulled handle, wide belly form, pouring spout • Signed and dated: Orzel ’74 • Approx. 11–12 inches tall Condition Excellent vintage condition. No cracks or chips. Natural glaze variations and kiln marks consistent with handmade studio pottery. Why You’ll Love It This piece bridges 19th-century motto jug tradition with the 1970s American studio pottery movement. It makes a fantastic display piece for pottery collectors, folk art enthusiasts, or music history fans. Packed with care and shipped insured. Every piece leaves our shop protected to arrive safely.
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