{"product_id":"medieval-wine-jug-set-clay-jug-6-cups","title":"Medieval Wine Jug Set – Clay Jug \u0026 6 Cups","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne Jug, Six Cups, and a Table That Fills Itself\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThere's an old way to serve at a long table: one person keeps the jug, and everyone else keeps their cup empty on purpose. This set is built for that — a broad handled jug carrying nearly two litres, and six small footed cups it pours into, all thrown by hand in our Ukrainian workshop and finished with fire and milk instead of glaze. It's the vessel that gets picked up, tipped, and passed the whole evening while the cups come back for more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Jug Made to Be Handled\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis is the part most drinkware never has to survive: a serving jug is lifted, tipped, and set down more times in one night than a cup sees in a week. So it's built for it. The belly is broad and low, keeping the weight near the table when it's full; the handle is pulled by hand from the same clay and joined high on the shoulder, so the jug rolls forward into a pour instead of fighting your wrist. The neck flares to a clean lip that cuts the stream off without a drip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAnd here the milk firing earns its place twice over. After the first high firing, the jug is coated in milk and fired again — the milk caramelises into the porous clay and seals the surface from within, no glaze, so a vessel that's constantly handled and washed holds up for years. That second firing also darkens the body to a deep russet, which is exactly what makes the \u003cstrong\u003ehand-carved band around the belly\u003c\/strong\u003e stand out: a wide ribbon of pale slip cut through with a bold freehand flourish of leaves and blossoms, reading in relief against the dark clay. It's the most elaborate carving on any piece we make.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Six Cups\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSmall, footed, and held by the stem — 40 to 50 ml, the measure of a toast rather than a mugful. You hold them by the turned foot so your hand's warmth stays off the drink, and each one carries its own pattern of dark milk-fired smoke over warm amber. No two match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA note on scale, so nothing surprises you: these are small tasting cups, not wine tumblers. A jug this size pours many rounds of them — which is the whole idea. It's built for horilka, nalyvka, mead, fortified wine and spirits served by the cup to a table of guests, in the Eastern European way, rather than for a single large glass of table wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose Your Jug Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTwo capacities of the same carved jug (in the selector above):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1.8 L\u003c\/strong\u003e — the full serving jug pictured, for a table of six with rounds to spare\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1.5 L\u003c\/strong\u003e — a slightly smaller pour for closer company\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBoth come with the same six footed cups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow People Use It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eServing horilka, nalyvka, mead, cider, fortified and dessert wines, and homemade infusions by the cup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eA spirits or mead tasting for a table\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eViking, medieval and tavern-themed feasts, LARP and reenactment kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eRustic, farmhouse and cottage table settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eA carved centrepiece jug that stands on its own on a dresser or shelf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eA wedding, anniversary or housewarming gift with a folk or historical theme\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's in the Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e1 handmade carved clay jug (1.5 L or 1.8 L — your choice) with handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e6 footed clay cups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eJug — 1.8 L version\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCapacity: 1.8 L \/ 60.9 US fl oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eHeight: 26 cm \/ 10.24 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eWidest point: 16 cm \/ 6.30 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eOpening: 5.5 cm \/ 2.17 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eWeight: 1,370–1,400 g \/ 3.0–3.1 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eJug — 1.5 L version\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eHeight: 25 cm \/ 9.8 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eWidest diameter: 16 cm \/ 6.3 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eNeck diameter: 6.5 cm \/ 2.6 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBase diameter: 8 cm \/ 3.1 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eWeight: 960 g \/ 2.12 lb \/ 33.9 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCapacity: 1500 ml \/ 50.72 fl oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eEach footed cup\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCapacity: 50 ml \/ 1.7 US fl oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eHeight: 7.5 cm \/ 2.95 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDiameter: 4.2 cm \/ 1.65 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eWeight: 85–90 g \/ 3–3.2 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHandmade, so expect small variations between pieces and a different pattern on every cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eNatural red clay, fired hard — the brown is the iron in the clay drawn out by heat, not a stain. The milk-fired finish is the only surface treatment, and it is food safe. Unglazed, breathable, and free of glaze, lead and industrial coatings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eHand wash only — never the dishwasher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eRinse soon after use rather than letting contents stand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSoft sponge or cloth; baking soda for anything stubborn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAvoid strong detergents, which porous clay can absorb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eNo long soaking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDry fully before storing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eKeep out of long, direct sunlight to preserve the tone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCared for this way, the set lasts for years and deepens in colour as it goes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAs a Gift\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFor the host who pours for everyone, the couple who gather people around a table, the friend who brings homemade nalyvka to every occasion. The carved jug alone reads as a gift; the six cups turn it into an evening. Works for weddings, anniversaries and housewarmings with a folk or rustic theme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePacked carefully and sent from Ukraine. Standard delivery around 2–3 weeks, faster options on request. Duties prepaid for US orders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClosing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSet the jug in the middle, hand the cups around, and let one person keep it moving. Some sets are for drinking. This one is for hosting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe six footed cups are also sold on their own as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/medievalua.com\/products\/ceramic-cordial-cups-set-of-6-footed-clay\" title=\"Ceramic Cordial Cups Set of 6\"\u003eceramic cordial cups.\u003c\/a\u003e Prefer two large goblets instead of six small cups? See our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/medievalua.com\/products\/red-clay-wine-set-carved-pitcher-2-goblets\" title=\"red clay wine set with two goblets\"\u003ered clay wine set with two goblets.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MedievalUA","offers":[{"title":"1.5 L","offer_id":51531445076274,"sku":null,"price":89.93,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.8 L","offer_id":51531445109042,"sku":null,"price":100.93,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/2486\/9938\/files\/medieval-ceramic-pottery-texture-detail.jpg3.jpg?v=1785604996","url":"https:\/\/medievalua.com\/products\/medieval-wine-jug-set-clay-jug-6-cups","provider":"MedievalUA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}