Jug
ca. 1480 (made)
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This jug is a rare survival of a type of tableware used by wealthy families in the Renaissance.
The decoration, with a representation of Cupid in triumph, is symbolic of love and this jug was probably used, filled with wine, during the celebration of a wedding or betrothal.
In the Renaissance, as now, brides and grooms exchanged gifts, and this jug might well have been given as a token of love. Given its impressive size and fine painting this would have been a treasured possession.
The decoration, with a representation of Cupid in triumph, is symbolic of love and this jug was probably used, filled with wine, during the celebration of a wedding or betrothal.
In the Renaissance, as now, brides and grooms exchanged gifts, and this jug might well have been given as a token of love. Given its impressive size and fine painting this would have been a treasured possession.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Tin-glazed earthenware painted with metal based colours |
| Brief description | Jug with the Triumph of Love, tin-glazed earthenware, made in Montelupo, Florence, ca 1480 |
| Physical description | Large jug with loop handle depicting a vase at the bottom of the handle and the Triumph of Love within a wreath supported by two angels |
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| Gallery label | Jug with the Triumph of Cupid
Italy, Montelupo, 1480
Museum number 1568-1855 |
| Object history | Bought from Delange, Paris for 12l |
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| Summary | This jug is a rare survival of a type of tableware used by wealthy families in the Renaissance. The decoration, with a representation of Cupid in triumph, is symbolic of love and this jug was probably used, filled with wine, during the celebration of a wedding or betrothal. In the Renaissance, as now, brides and grooms exchanged gifts, and this jug might well have been given as a token of love. Given its impressive size and fine painting this would have been a treasured possession. |
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| Other number | 96 - Rackham (1977) |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 1568-1855 |
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| Record created | June 8, 2006 |
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