This is an image of a decorative ceramic jug. The jug has a classical shape with a central body, a narrow neck, and a spout with a double-looped handle. It is richly decorated with vibrant colors, primarily deep blues and greens, portraying intricate patterns and motifs including scrolling leaves and floral designs. The jug is embellished with stylized lion faces and the text "INO" framed by ornamental flourishes. These decorative elements give the jug an elaborate appearance, suggesting it is both utilitarian and aesthetically pleasing.
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Spouted drug jar with sphinxes

ceramist Deruta 16th Century

1507

Medium
tin-glazed earthenware (maiolica)
Classification
Decorative Art
Dimensions
overall (height by widest diameter): 22.4 × 17.8 cm (8 13/16 × 7 in.)
Museum
National Gallery of Art, CSD
Credit line
Corcoran Collection (William A. Clark Collection, 1926)
Rights
Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it
Teens profiles and older: its subject is for older viewers (war, death, the Passion, drink or the like). How works are placed

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