Pitcher (Period)

Ewer (Period)

A pitcher is a vessel for dispensing liquids, with a handle and pouring spout.  It’s found as early as 1300, in the arms of Monbouchier [ANA2 519].

A pitcher is typically drawn as earthenware.  If the pitcher is ornate metal, it may also be termed a “ewer” or a “flagon”; if, in addition, it has a hinged lid, it may also be termed a “laverpot”, as in the arms of the Worshipful Company of Founders, 1590 [Bromley & Child 98].  All of these details are considered artistic license, and no difference is granted for them.

In all its forms, the pitcher’s spout is to dexter by default.  For related charges, see amphora (jug).  See also lamp, pot, tankard.

Morgan Cain bears:  Per pale argent and azure, a pitcher gules.

Khadija bin Umar bears:  Argent, a ewer sable.

Wolfram Gottfried von Norden bears:  Per bend embowed counter-embowed sable and gules, a lymphad under sail and a laverpot argent.