What was this stoneware/pottery piece used for? Thread 1

Scratching my head. Stands approx. 9.5 inches. From the South Asia estate sale! Thanks!

 

Puzzle jug? Sure looks like one to me.

History of puzzle jugs
https://www.aronson.com/the-joke-of-the-puzzle-jug/
"The secret of the puzzle jug which lies in the construction of the vessel. Generally, the hollow tubular rim has one functioning nozzle, and two or more “dummy” nozzles. These false spouts are connected to the hollow handle, which forms a siphon from the lower body. The suction, however, is broken by a small hole beneath the top of the handle. To successfully drink without spilling, the drinker must place his thumb over the hole in order to create a vacuum that allows him to suck the liquid from the jug up through the handle, around the rim and out through the one functioning nozzle."

 

Leaky jug ??

it's neat !!

 

Can you see inside, to see if there is a hole at the bottom of the handle?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puzzle_jug

 

I wonder if it is Provençal, rather than South Asian. Puzzle jugs as such are European, afaik. A fun piece.

 

It’s absolutely a puzzle jug, and they’re often British. Yours looks like an art pottery version.