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Monkey jugs

Scope note

Earthenware vessels, shaped much like tea kettles, but generally larger, with a canted spout and handles. Found in Barbados, Jamaica, Nevis, and Antigua as early as the 18th century and still made today. Also made in the American south (particularly in the Carolinas and Tennessee).

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000262733

Broader Terms used

<vessels for serving drinks>

Equivalent Terms used

monkey jug

Created

13yrs ago

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