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This maiolica jug was made in Orvieto or Northern Lazio in Italy in the 14th or 15th century. It was said to have been found in the River Tiber in Rome.

The tin-glazed jug is painted in green and purple with an eight pointed star encircled by a double wreath of berries.

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• Online ID: 000-190-004-702-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  A.1956.1421
• Date: 14th - 15th century
  14th or 15th century
  
• Material: Earthenware
  
• Dimensions: 220 mm H x 142 mm D
  
• What:
• Subject: Ceramics : earthenware : Italy : Rome
  
• Who:
• Where: Italy, Orvieto / Northern Lazio
  Italy, Rome, River Tiber
  
• Event:
• Description: Maiolica jug painted in green and purple with an eight pointed star encircled by a double wreath of berries: Italian, Orvieto or Northern Lazio, 14th - 15th century
  
• References:
  • Curnow, Celia, Italian Maiolica in the National Museums of Scotland. Edinburgh: NMS, 1992 
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