Paul Barron was a colleague and friend of the more widely known potter Henry Hammond. He is best remembered for his role as a teacher at West Surrey College of Art and Design, Farnham, Hampshire. Like many potters of his generation, Barron was interested in traditional English pottery forms and techniques. This slipware jug is a fine example, with its satisfyingly simple and elegant form and unfussy decoration. The decorative effect is achieved by 'wiping' slip (liquid clay) with a finger.