Circa 1890 Majolica Palissy puzzle jug with mossy rim and pierced lattice neck supported by two snake entwined handles. The heads of the snakes form the spouts. Baluster formed body decorated with moths, frogs and beetles on mottled brown ground. Cream underside with stilt marks and impressed maker''s mark ''M.MAFRA CALDAS PORTUGAL''. Vent hole to underside of snakes. Good. No cracks. No hairlines. No chips. Slight wear to exterior. Kiln effect: glaze run to the exterior. Restoration of one snake head. Restored flake to base edge. 9.5ins high
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