Jug

This maiolica jug was made in Rome in Italy in 1871. It was painted by Torquato Castellani.

The jug is painted in polychrome with a portrait medallion of a youth in late 15th century costume. It is inscribed 'Dum Spiro Spero' ['whilst I breathe I hope'], 'TC' and '1871'.

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Online ID:	000-180-001-024-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.1874.2.1
Date:	1871
Material:	Earthenware. Inscription: Dum Spiro Spero; TC; 1871
Dimensions:	202 mm H x 203 mm D
What:
Subject:	Ceramics : earthenware : Italy : Rome
Who:	Torquato Castellani Workshop, Rome (Maker)
Where:	Italy, Rome
Event:
Description:	Maiolica jug painted in polychrome with a portrait medallion of a youth in late 15th century costume and inscribed "Dum Spiro Spero": Italian, Rome, painted by Torquato Castellani, 1871
References:	Curnow, Celia, Italian Maiolica in the National Museums of Scotland. Edinburgh: NMS, 1992
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