Modernist jug, turquoise glass, designed by J. Słuczan-Orkusz, Poland, 1970s

A jug designed by Jerzy Słuczan-Orkusz, created at the Polish Glass Institute in the 1970s, handmade from matte glass in a saturated, cool shade of green—close to emerald or grassy green, also described as turquoise. The piece features a minimalist form: a wide, flowing base gradually transitions into a slender neck, finished with a slightly flared spout. The handle, smoothly arched, is attached to the neck and body with precise, hand-crafted joints. The matte, satin surface of the glass diffuses light, highlighting the softness and modern character of the vessel. There are no patterns, decorations, or colour changes—the whole remains cohesive and focused on the simplicity of the shape and its proportions. The jug is in very good condition—without any damage, chips, or repairs, with an even, uniform texture and authentic period details. The form and colour of the jug echo the 1970s, when Polish utility glass sought modernity in dialogue with everyday life. The matte green, transitioning into a delicate gradient, evokes a misty morning landscape—the jug appears as if 'glass frozen in motion', carrying the poetics of simplified gestures and the modernist belief that a well-designed object becomes almost a contemporary sculpture for everyday use. The jug is worth displaying as a solo piece on a low sideboard in the living room—contact with neutral materials such as light wood, satin metal, or graphite glass will fully bring out the depth of the green. It also works well as part of a larger composition with mid-century ceramic vessels or surrounded by simple fabrics and geometric forms. It can be combined with minimalist lighting or placed on a shelf next to objects with contrasting textures to emphasise its characteristic modernist line and subtly highlight the tone of the 1970s.