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Covered Puzzle Vase

Dateca. 1740
MediumFaience (tin-glazed earthenware)
Dimensions10 1/2 × 7 3/8 × 5 1/4 in. (26.7 × 18.7 × 13.3 cm)
Credit LineGift of Sidney R. Knafel, 2022
Accession number2022.17.42
Commentary

A puzzle jugwith its typical perforated neck here in the shape of flowerswas technically challenging to make as it was designed so as not to spill its contents through the holes. This covered example is particularly charming, with a surprise rooster placed inside.


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