made in Naples

Reproduction Roman jug

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 chased in low relief with ribs, leafage, and c-shaped scrolls. The handle has mask terminals in high relief and foliage and rosettes in low relief.

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:	000-180-000-112-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0504: National Museums Scotland Part 2 Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland A.1900.5
Date:	Around 1900
Material:	Silver, chased in low relief
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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