Quartz Stone Jaipur Blue pitcher
This is a Blue Pottery Jug, a type of ceramic ware known for its distinctive blue dye, which is derived from cobalt oxide. The art form originated in Persia and Turkey, eventually making its way to India in the 15th century. The blue glaze on the pottery is an imported technique that combines Chinese glazing technology with Persian decorative arts. It is made from a unique ceramic frit material, including quartz powder, glass powder, natural resin, fuller's earth, and glazes, rather than clay