Decorative jug with dogs head shaped nozzles

Germany/Horní Rakousko, 1886, painted faience, jug with inscription and floral motifs, height 25 cm, 2 heads missing, 2 heads glued, otherwise undamaged The type of “Jocular Jug” has a tradition since 16th c., it used to serve as a decorative object demonstrating the skills of its author.