This shape of pitcher was common, but I don’t know its precise name yet.
Source: Sotheby’s, c. 1575-1600
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Hi, I’m Turkish and this type of pitcher seems like a “Sürahi”. “Sürahi” basically means “pitcher”, unfortunately I don’t think it has a more special name.
We use it to drink water, as you could guess. Hope I could help 🙂