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Skull character jug - Shaw and Copestake circa 1965

Skull character jug produced by Shaw and Copestake of Longton, England, circa 1965 using its SylvaC tradename. The skull is a bone protective cavity for the brain. The skull is composed of four types of bone i.e., cranial bones, facial bones, ear ossicles and hyoid bone. The most common symbolic use of the skull is as a representation of death, mortality and the unachievable nature of immortality. A skull is also used in magic rituals. Other bones form the handle of this jug. Ironically, "Good Health" is embossed on the rear of the jug.

Maker:

Shaw and Copestake

England

circa 1965

Model #:

4570

character jug

Size:

medium

Height:

4"

Skull character jug - Shaw and Copestake circa 1965
Skull character jug - Shaw and Copestake circa 1965
Skull character jug - Shaw and Copestake circa 1965
Skull character jug - Shaw and Copestake circa 1965
Skull character jug - Shaw and Copestake circa 1965
Skull character jug - Shaw and Copestake circa 1965
Skull character jug - Shaw and Copestake circa 1965
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