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This jug and its mate (1985.181.2) are decorated with scenes from classical mythology. Here, Europa, a princess of Phoenicia, is carried off to Crete by Zeus, disguised as a very tame and beautiful bull. This event was thought to explain the origins of the name "Europe" for the landmass west of Crete.
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Title: Wine jug (one of a pair)
Date: ca. 1680
Culture: French, Nevers
Medium: Faience (tin-glazed earthenware)
Dimensions: H. 22-1/16 in. (56 cm)
Classification: Ceramics-Pottery
Credit Line: Purchase, The Charles E. Sampson Memorial Fund, Gift of Irwin Untermyer, by exchange, Rogers Fund, and Bequest of John L. Cadwalader, by exchange, 1985
Object Number: 1985.181.1
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