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Silenus Jug

This is a Jug. It was manufactured by Minton and Company. It is dated ca. 1840 and we acquired it in 2008. Its medium is glazed stoneware. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Stephen Parks. It is credited Gift of Stephen Parks.

Its dimensions are

Overall: 22.9 x 21 x 14 cm (9 x 8 1/4 x 5 1/2 in.)

Cite this object as

Silenus Jug; Manufactured by Minton and Company (United Kingdom); England; glazed stoneware; Overall: 22.9 x 21 x 14 cm (9 x 8 1/4 x 5 1/2 in.); Gift of Stephen Parks; 2008-18-5

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