Jug

Cheb, Bohemia, second half of 19th century

Cast pewter jug decorated with heraldry in relief. The double-tailed lion in the centre, flanked by Lamb of God and a banner in the lower right and the coat of arms of Roudnice nad Labem in the lower left.

H: 41.5 cm / Diameter: 15 cm

UMP 3309

This object dates to the Revivalist period of the later nineteenth century, when interest was rising in objects which imitated older models.

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