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As salt was derived from the sea, sea-gods were thought to be appropriate decorative elements.<br><br> <br><br><b>Materials & Making</b><br>Tin-glazed earthenware, which could be painted in many different bright colours, was known in Italy as 'maiolica'. Urbino was a famous centre for the manufacture of maiolica. This salt cellar was made with the aid of moulds, which made it possible to shape series of objects relatively cheaply.","physicalDescription":"Salt-cellar, boat-shaped and moulded in relief, with a goat's head above a lion's mask at either end. Tin-glazed earthenware, painted in colours with reclining figures of Neptune and Amphitrite, a Triton and a Nereid. 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