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Jupiter character jug - Lancaster and Sandland circa 1950

Jupiter character jug produced by Lancaster and Sandland of Hanley, England, circa 1950. Jupiter is the god of the sky and thunder, and king of the gods in ancient Roman religion and mythology. Jupiter was the chief deity of Roman state religion throughout the Republican and Imperial eras, until Christianity became the dominant religion of the Empire. In Roman mythology, he negotiates with Numa Pompilius, the second king of Rome, to establish principles of Roman religion such as offering, or sacrifice. Jupiter is usually thought to have originated as a sky god. His identifying implement is the thunderbolt and his primary sacred animal is the eagle, which held precedence over other birds in the taking of auspices and became one of the most common symbols of the Roman army.

Maker:

Lancaster and Sandland

England

circa 1950

Model #:

Gods Series

character jug

Size:

small

Height:

3 1/2"

Jupiter character jug - Lancaster and Sandland circa 1950
Jupiter character jug - Lancaster and Sandland circa 1950
Jupiter character jug - Lancaster and Sandland circa 1950
Jupiter character jug - Lancaster and Sandland circa 1950
Jupiter character jug - Lancaster and Sandland circa 1950
Jupiter character jug - Lancaster and Sandland circa 1950
Jupiter character jug - Lancaster and Sandland circa 1950
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