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Catalog Number CAS 0389-0655   CAS 0389-0655; Pitcher / jug
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Pitcher / jug
Culture German, probably
Global Region Europe
Country Germany, probably
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 1600s
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Clay
Description Large jug with small base; Sides flare out to an expanded mid-section, then curve inward and upward to a tall, wide neck that is slightly constricted at its base; Flat handle is attached at midlevel of neck and at base of shoulder; Cylindrical spout with pinched lip extends up and out from shoulder; 3 stamped and appliquéd heraldic crests decorate sides; Glaze is mottled brown and blue.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 36.0, Rim Diam = 9.8, Max Diam = 20.1