Reproduction Roman jug

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This reproduction silver Roman jug was bought from Sabatino de Angelis et fils in 1900. The original was excavated at Pompeii and is now in the National Museum of Naples.

The body is spirally fluted and has echinus moulding around the wide mouth. The top of the handle has a moulded woman's head. The rest of the handle is chased in low relief with rosettes and leafy ornamentation.

Neapolitan foundries produced tens of thousands of copper alloy reproductions of items excavated at Pompeii and Herculaneum. The main manufacturers in the period 1860 to 1920 were Sabatino de Angelis, J Chiurazzi and G Sommer. All three issued catalogues. The reproductions were available in different sizes and different finishes including marble and silver. The de Angelis and Chiurazzi firms combined in the early 20th century.

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• Online ID: 000-180-000-111-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland Part 2
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  A.1900.4
• Date: Around 1900
  
• Material: Silver, chased in low relief
  Jug / reproduction
  
• Dimensions: 3.75" H x 4.38" D
  
• What: Jug / reproduction
  
• Subject: Casts, reproduction and fakes : metalwork
  
• Who: Sabatino de Angelis et fils (Maker)
  
• Where: Naples (Naples National Museum), Italy, EUROPE
  Naples, Italy, EUROPE
  Pompeii, Italy, EUROPE
  
• Event:
• Description: Reproduction handled jug of chased silver: Italian, Naples, by Sabatino de Angelis et fils, from a silver original found at Pompeii
  
• References:
  • Evans, G. Souvenirs From Roman Times to the Present Day. Edinburgh: NMS Publishing Ltd, 1999, p 36. 
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