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Jug

This is a Jug. It is dated 1550–80 and we acquired it in 1962. Its medium is glazed earthenware. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by R. Thornton Wilson. It is credited Gift of R. Thornton Wilson.

Its dimensions are

21.5 x 16 x 12 cm (8 7/16 x 6 5/16 x 4 3/4 in.)

It has the following markings

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Cite this object as

Jug; glazed earthenware; 21.5 x 16 x 12 cm (8 7/16 x 6 5/16 x 4 3/4 in.); Gift of R. Thornton Wilson; 1962-183-1

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