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Village Idiot character jug - Capodimonte circa 1975

Village Idiot character jug produced by Capodimonte of Italy circa 1975. The village idiot is a person locally known for ignorance or stupidity but is also a common term for a stereotypically silly or nonsensical person or stock character. The term "village idiot" is also used as a stereotype of the mentally disabled. It has also been applied as an epithet for an unrealistically optimistic or naive individual. The village idiot was long considered an acceptable social role, a unique individual who was dependent yet contributed to the social fabric of their community.

Maker:

Capodimonte

Italy

circa 1975

Model #:

character jug

Size:

large

Height:

8"

Village Idiot character jug - Capodimonte circa 1975
Village Idiot character jug - Capodimonte circa 1975
Village Idiot character jug - Capodimonte circa 1975
Village Idiot character jug - Capodimonte circa 1975
Village Idiot character jug - Capodimonte circa 1975
Village Idiot character jug - Capodimonte circa 1975
Village Idiot character jug - Capodimonte circa 1975
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