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Happy Sad Man green majolica character jug produced by Sarreguemines of Lorraine, France, in 1901, model number G2313. The jug has a two superimposed heads a happy face when held right-side 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
1901
Model #:
G2313
Majolica
character jug
Size:
large
Height:
8 1/2"




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