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![Skull character jug - Shaw and Copestake circa 1965](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a8b614_0d3051339dec4cbb9ccca8e55030050d~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_280,h_419,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/Image-place-holder_edited_edited_edited_.jpeg)
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](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a8b614_ccdb37351806476faac6dc07c24c4617~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_229,h_344,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/Image-place-holder_edited.jpeg)
![Skull character jug - Shaw and Copestake circa 1965](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a8b614_c702e210ce75411089b2b933e6023c81~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_229,h_344,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/Image-place-holder_edited.jpeg)
![Skull character jug - Shaw and Copestake circa 1965](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a8b614_52d431ae56b848cc89ed1e97540bb29a~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_229,h_344,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/Image-place-holder_edited.jpeg)
![Skull character jug - Shaw and Copestake circa 1965](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a8b614_c80f83a15c9543998279301cfc504fd7~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_229,h_344,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/Image-place-holder_edited_edited_edited_.jpeg)
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