Miska Kancso from Mezotur Hungary and similar items

19thC Folk Art Hungary Hungarian Miska Figural Glazed Mustache Man in Hat Snakes Kitchen Farm Pottery Ceramic Jug Pitcher Approx. 10" tall by 6.5" wide including handle In addition to the towns of Mez?csat and Tiszafüreden, Mez?túr is one of the Hungarian pottery centres, and thus also the hussars jug production. In Hungary, wine jugs in the form of a hussar are called Miskakancso. The Jug-husar should wear a Dolman, a uniform jacket tied on the chest, and a magnificent hussar hat, the Shako. A Hungarian hussar is not a hussar without the mustache. In the broadest sense, the hussars as armed horsemen are the cowboys of Europe. As a rule, the hussar has on his stomach a snake, as a symbol of health and a long life. Since ancient times, snakes have been associated with health. Because they can shed their skin, they were thought to understand something about rebirth and the mystery of eternal life. With the help of their depictions, they wanted to win their favor and keep the symbol alive through this constant presence. In the past, it was believed in villages that a person lived as long as others talk about them. So with each jug of wine, eternal life came to the table. PLEASE REFER TO ALL PHOTOS FOR A BETTER VISUAL DESCRIPTION OF THE ITEM All of My Items Come from a Smoke Free Home I Strive to Ship Next Day Feel Free to Look Through My Other Listings Please contact me with any issues prior to leaving negative/neutral Feedbacks or low detail rating, as I will always do my best to solve any problems that may come up! Please refer to all photos above for a better visual description of the product being offered and it's condition. If you have any further questions, please feel free to message me Any props that are used in the taking of the photos are not included. Only the item/items in the title of the listings are being sold Notice Regarding Vintage Items: I specialize in vintage items that are usually 50+ years old. It is important that you examine this item carefully before bidding. I welcome all the questions. While I try hard to get my description accurate, you must look at the pictures and remember that vintage is NOT new or mint. Unless otherwise stated, items WILL have age related wear. These are usually items that are no longer manufactured or available by retail. I buy at estate auctions, yard sales, and antique stores, and I surface clean most but not all of my items. I try to describe my items the best I can. There is no intentional misleading information in my listings, but there may be a mistake or something missed occasionally due to human error. I do not smoke, however the previous owner(s) might have. If you buy or collect vintage, you must know that the items come from an era when the vast majority of Americans did smoke. Most of my customers want items in their authentic condition, which shows wear and proves age, so I leave any deep cleaning to the buyer's discretion. My items are sold in "as is" condition. I try to highlight any flaws over and above normal wear and tear, but again, you must look at the pictures and please feel free to ask questions.