French Barbotine pouring jug “ Pig with ham”
A charming French majolica barbotine pig jug by Orchies, circa 1880. Maker's mark to the back. This highly collectable jug, entitled "Cochon au Jambon" (Pig with Ham), depicts a pig dressed as a regal Roman emperor with a laurel wreath and a ham dangling from a sash. It is hand painted with vibrant colours and a whimsical expression.