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Pluto character jug - Lancaster and Sandland circa 1950

Pluto character jug produced by Lancaster and Sandland of Hanley, England, circa 1950. In ancient Greek religion and mythology, Pluto was the ruler of the Greek underworld. The earlier name for the god was Hades, which became more common as the name of the underworld itself. Pluto represents a more positive concept of the god who presides over the afterlife. The name Ploutōn came into widespread usage with the Eleusinian Mysteries, in which Pluto was venerated as both a stern ruler and a loving husband to Persephone. The couple received souls in the afterlife and are invoked together in religious inscriptions, being referred to as Plouton and as Kore respectively.

Maker:

Lancaster and Sandland

England

circa 1950

Model #:

Gods Series

character jug

Size:

medium

Height:

3 3/4"

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