Happy Sad Man majolica character jug by Sarreguemines model number 2313. The jug has a two superimposed heads a happy face when held rightside up, and sad face when upside down. The phrase "Tu ris quand tu es plein, quand tu es vide tu te plains" is incised around its base and is a play on words which translates to "You laugh when you're full, when you're empty you complain."
Maker:
Sarreguemines
France
1900-1915
2313
Model:
Majolica
Height:
8 1/2"
large
