Accession No
MN0241.26
Description
Ceramic container, glazed, in the shape of a moustached head. The pot is coloured brown, with a projecting, cleft chin. A spout projects from the top of the head, with a handle to the rear. The face sits on a tripod support at the base.
Place
Europe; Southern Europe; Italy; Sicily
Period
20th century
Source
Poignant, Roslyn [bequeather]; Poignant, Axel [bequeather]
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
MN0241.26
Cultural Affliation
Material
Pottery; Ceramic (fired)
Local Term
Measurements
Events
Description (Physical description)
Ceramic container, glazed, in the shape of a moustached head. The pot is coloured brown, with a projecting, cleft chin. A spout projects from the top of the head, with a handle to the rear. The face sits on a tripod support at the base.
Event Date 6/4/2022
Author: Flo Sutton
Context (Acquisition Details)
Poignant donation description notes: 'Glazed clay pot with face (umber) for liquor, Sicily. Purchased Sicily 1957-1958 (in markets – not for tourists)'.
Event Date 6/4/2022
Author: Flo Sutton
FM:296122
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