Covered Jug
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Covered Jug

TitleCovered Jug
Datec. 1570–1573 16th century
MediumTigerware, silver mount
ClassificationCeramic
OriginGermany (jug) and England (mounts), 16th century Germany
Holding institutionThe Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit lineCovered Jug, c. 1570–1573. Germany (jug) and England (mounts), 16th century. Tigerware, silver mount; diameter of base: 22.2 x 8.4 cm (8 3/4 x 3 5/16 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Greenwald, 1992.89
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Covered Jug” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated c. 1570–1573. It is executed in tigerware, silver mount and classified as ceramic. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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