Primitive maiolica earthenware jug

Made:
1371-1430
SMG00227454

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Primitive maiolica earthenware jug, showing a sheep, possibly Roman, Italian, 1371-1430

Details

Category:
Medical Ceramic-ware
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A42489
Materials:
terracotta (tin-glazed)
Measurements:
height 135 mm
diameter 110 mm
length 123 mm
type:
jugs
credit:
Sotheby's

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