Stoneware Pitcher with Blue Floral Decoration

The item appears to be a stoneware pitcher with a tan base glaze and a dark blue, hand-painted floral or folk art motif. The pitcher has a bulbous body that tapers towards the neck, a pronounced rim, and a C-shaped handle attached near the top and bottom of the body. The glaze appears to be a matte or satin finish. The applied decoration is clearly visible and shows brushstrokes, indicating it was likely hand-painted or stenciled and then filled in. There are some areas within the blue design that appear slightly smudged or inconsistent, which could be a characteristic of the manufacturing process or slight wear. The overall condition appears relatively good based on the image, with no obvious chips, cracks, or significant damage visible from this angle. There may be some minor surface scratches or age-related patina, but these are not clearly discernible. No visible maker's marks or signatures are apparent in the provided image. The style of the decoration suggests a possible connection to American folk pottery traditions, potentially from the late 19th to early 20th century, although without marks or further context, this is an estimate. The craftsmanship appears to be andi-crafted, with the applied handle and the freehand nature of the decoration contributing to its unique character.