Puzzle jug

anoniem, c. 1500 - c. 1599

The hasty drinker raising this jug to his lips without thinking is in for a surprise: the neck is perforated. Thus the contents would spill all over him. It is, however, actually possible to drink from it. Opposite the handle is a little spout, and the liquid is channelled through the hollow handle and rim of the jug. If the drinker holds the vessel upright and sips carefully, no mishaps will occur.

  • Artwork typeewer, puzzle jug
  • Object numberBK-2012-23
  • Dimensionswidth 6.2 cm, width 9 cm, height 19 cm
  • Physical characteristicssteengoed met een tinnen montuur