VINTAGE JOHN B. TAYLOR HAND-PAINTED POTTERY PITCHER / TEAPOT – FIG & FOLIAGE DESIGN – 9” – 1978–1988

A lovely piece of Kentucky pottery history.
This charming hand-painted ceramic pitcher/teapot is an authentic John B. Taylor piece, created between 1978–1988 during the studio’s era of warm painterly glazes and organic, folk-art brushwork. This example features a beautifully rendered fig, grapes, and leafy tendrils in soft greens and earthy tones, topped with a sculpted lid finial. A wonderful blend of rustic cottage-folk charm with classic Kentucky pottery craftsmanship.

Perfect for display in a kitchen, dining room hutch, or an Eclectic Whimsy vignette filled with vintage books, fruit still-life art, brass accents, and textured ceramics.

CONDITION

• Excellent vintage condition overall

• One very small chip at the backside base (shown)

• No cracks or repairs

• Paint and glaze remain vibrant

MEASUREMENTS

• Height: 9 inches

• Width (handle to spout): 10 inches

• Diameter of Base: 6 inches

STYLE IDEAS — ECLECTIC WHIMSY TOUCH

This piece looks beautiful styled with:

• Rustic wooden boards

• Handwoven baskets

• Brass candlesticks

• Cottage-core florals and greenery

• A stack of farmhouse cookbooks

• Woven placemats or fruit still-life paintings

The hand-painted fig motif adds organic warmth—perfect for grounding a colorful kitchen or dining vignette.