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![Sheikh character jug - Bond Ware circa 1960](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a8b614_0289353026ec45cf902f14474e7a67b9~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_280,h_419,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/Image-place-holder_edited_edited_edited_.jpg)
Sheikh character jug produced by Bond Ware of Japan circa 1960. Sheikh is an honorific title in the Arabic language. It designates a chief of a tribe or a royal family member in Arabian countries, in some countries it is also given to those of great knowledge in religious affairs as a surname by a prestige religious leader from a chain of Sufi scholars. It is also commonly used to refer to a Muslim religious scholar. A large feather from his hat forms the handle of this jug.
Maker:
Bond Ware
Japan
circa 1960
Model #:
character jug
Size:
medium
Height:
6"
![Sheikh character jug - Bond Ware circa 1960](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a8b614_487396ecd0414703ad41e246c1fe1518~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_229,h_344,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/Image-place-holder_edited.jpg)
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