baluster jug
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A baluster is an object or vertical member with a vase-like or turned outline. It can also refer to an upright support for a rail, often vase-shaped. The term originates from the shape of a wild pomegranate flower.1
In the context of metalwork, specifically pewter, a "baluster jug" emerged in the 15th century. These jugs are recognizable by their disk-shaped base, topped by a slender stem, with a generally spherical body and a long, thin neck. This type of jug was common and came back into fashion in the 17th century.2
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