Jug

MOA: University of British Columbia

3078/2 a-b

Dark orange ceramic water jug with a side handle in the shape of a tree branch. The body of the jug has three-dimensional leaves and acorns patterned on the surface, as well as a coat of arms on the front. The sides of the coat of arms say "Recordação de Estremoz". A small lid (part b) sits down inside the neck. The base is somewhat rough and unsigned.


  • Type of Item jug
  • Culture Portuguese
  • Material clay, paint
  • Measurements height 21.5 cm, width 14.5 cm, diameter 13.0 cm (overall)

  • Creator Mario Lagartinho
  • Previous Owner Anthony A. Shelton
  • Received from Anthony A. Shelton

  • Made in Estremoz

  • Creation Date during 2010
  • Ownership Date before October 20, 2014
  • Acquisition Date on October 20, 2014

  • Item Classes ceramics
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3078/0002 a-b