This is one of two jugs by the Dundee-based potter, Irma Demianczuk on my webstore. This is the larger of the two in my possession.
Irma attended school at Prestonpans in the 1960s and then studied at Duncan of Jordonstone College of Art in Dundee. She ran her own pottery studio (Armi Pottery) for over 30 years. She is now retired and has moved from Scotland to Greece.
It is a very decorative - and indeed functional pot. It is signed on the base and dated 1992.
It is decorated with her iconic and now very collectable images of cats. I love the little applied cat and mouse detail under the handle at the back (as photographed). The stylised image of a cat is incised into the clay - and all the colours are hand-painted by Irma. The decoration is certainly very painterly. Each piece is unique.
This larger one measures: 7 inches in height and at the widest point it is 5 inches. It is 700 grams unpacked.
The two jugs that I have date to the 1980s / 1990s. They are in perfect condition with no damage. They would certainly look fabulous on a dresser in a country cottage, perhaps representing "the cat with the cream".
This jug will be sent to you with Royal Mail Recorded Delivery (Medium Parcel). This will be applied to your order at the checkout.