Vintage-inspired simplicity with a richly dramatic, earthy finish.
This one-of-a-kind handmade porcelain milk jug features a striking combination of Iron Lustre and Honey Flux glazes, creating a beautifully complex surface of deep chocolate brown, smoky olive, and warm honey-colored highlights.
The layered glazes flow across the sculptural form in organic, painterly patterns. Rich, darker passages contrast with lighter areas where the glaze gathers and breaks, revealing subtle variations in color, depth, and texture. The result is a distinctive finish that feels both rustic and sophisticated.
Inspired by the familiar silhouette of a vintage milk jug, this handmade ceramic vessel transforms an ordinary household object into a small contemporary sculpture. Its gently angular body, integrated handle, and compact proportions retain the nostalgic appeal of its utilitarian origins while celebrating the expressive possibilities of glaze and form.
Beautiful displayed on its own or styled with a simple arrangement of dried flowers, this piece brings warmth, character, and an unexpected artistic presence to a bookshelf, tabletop, or thoughtfully curated collection.
Each milk jug is individually handcrafted and glazed in my North Carolina studio. The unpredictable interactions between glazes ensure that no two pieces are exactly alike.
Artwork Details
Artist: Alissa Van Atta
Material: Porcelain
Glazes: Iron Lustre and Honey Flux
Approximate Dimensions: 5.25 H × 3.25 W × 3.25 D inches
Inventory Number: 26.100
Original: One-of-a-kind handmade ceramic artwork
Price: $110
Vintage-inspired simplicity with a richly dramatic, earthy finish.
This one-of-a-kind handmade porcelain milk jug features a striking combination of Iron Lustre and Honey Flux glazes, creating a beautifully complex surface of deep chocolate brown, smoky olive, and warm honey-colored highlights.
The layered glazes flow across the sculptural form in organic, painterly patterns. Rich, darker passages contrast with lighter areas where the glaze gathers and breaks, revealing subtle variations in color, depth, and texture. The result is a distinctive finish that feels both rustic and sophisticated.
Inspired by the familiar silhouette of a vintage milk jug, this handmade ceramic vessel transforms an ordinary household object into a small contemporary sculpture. Its gently angular body, integrated handle, and compact proportions retain the nostalgic appeal of its utilitarian origins while celebrating the expressive possibilities of glaze and form.
Beautiful displayed on its own or styled with a simple arrangement of dried flowers, this piece brings warmth, character, and an unexpected artistic presence to a bookshelf, tabletop, or thoughtfully curated collection.
Each milk jug is individually handcrafted and glazed in my North Carolina studio. The unpredictable interactions between glazes ensure that no two pieces are exactly alike.
Artwork Details
Artist: Alissa Van Atta
Material: Porcelain
Glazes: Iron Lustre and Honey Flux
Approximate Dimensions: 5.25 H × 3.25 W × 3.25 D inches
Inventory Number: 26.100
Original: One-of-a-kind handmade ceramic artwork
Price: $110
