Pitcher - Wrought iron - Winemaker’s jug: 42 cm

Impressive traditional wooden winegrower's jug, bound with iron hoops and fitted with a wrought-iron handle.
This very old object, typical of the wine-growing world, is known as a winegrower's jug.
It was made in the same way as a barrel, using oak staves assembled and held firmly in place by riveted iron hoops.
This very sturdy jug, dating from the late 19th century, was used for transporting, serving, harvesting grapes, and in wine cellars.
Dimensions: 42 cm high x 20 cm in diameter at the neck.
Weight: 4 kg.