Vintage Handmade Studio Pottery ‘Penguins in the Snow’ Slipware Jug

I’ve been saving this beauty all year for the festive season, one of those pieces that made my heart leap the moment I spotted it. This wonderful handmade studio pottery jug features two hand-painted penguins standing together in the snow, surrounded by the sweetest blue polka-dot slip. It has such a gentle, storybook charm to it… the kind of piece that feels like winter magic captured in clay.

The craftsmanship is beautiful: the slipware surface has that tactile, subtle crackle you only get with vintage glazes, and the deep wintry blue contrasts perfectly with the soft cream base. Each penguin is full of character, lovingly hand-applied, with little details that make them feel almost alive.

Perfect as a festive vase for winter stems, a cosy table centrepiece, or simply displayed as it is. It’s one of those pieces that instantly brings warmth to a room, and would be right at home on a farmhouse dresser, by the kitchen window, or styled on a Christmas mantle.

A truly special vintage find, full of nostalgia, winter cheer, and handmade soul.

Dimensions;
Height: 13cm
Top length: 10cm x width: 9.5cm
Base diameter: 11cm