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Antique Terracotta Lid

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Italian terracotta lid, circa 17th-18th century.

My guess would be Southern Italy or Sicily.

It is believed that it was used as a lid for storage containers such as amphorae, or as a lid for cooking.

I can imagine them being used in conjunction with terracotta amphorae.

Size
φ 27 cm
Country
Italy
Estimated age
1600s
No.
AN-24053