Description:This famous owl jug was made in Staffordshire during the late 17th or early 18th century.
The decoration was produced using slip or liquid clay which was trailed on using a technique similar to cake icing, and then mixed together using a
comb to give the marbled effect.
The jug, also known as Ozzy, can be used as a drinking vessel, as the head comes off and forms a cup. Ozzy was
first seen on an edition of the Antiques Roadshow on 4th March
1990, and was bought by the Potteries Museum & Art Gallery soon
afterwards.