top of page
Gladiator character jug - Nasco circa 1975

Gladiator character jug produced by Nasco of Japan circa 1975. A gladiator was an armed combatant who entertained audiences in the Roman Republic and Roman Empire in violent confrontations with other gladiators, wild animals, and condemned criminals. Some gladiators were volunteers who risked their lives and their legal and social standing by appearing in the arena. Most were despised as slaves, schooled under harsh conditions, socially marginalized, and segregated even in death. A spear with a pennant forms the handle of this jug.

Maker:

Nasco

Japan

circa 1975

Model #:

character jug

Size:

small

Height:

4"

Gladiator character jug - Nasco circa 1975
Gladiator character jug - Nasco circa 1975
Gladiator character jug - Nasco circa 1975
Gladiator character jug - Nasco circa 1975
Gladiator character jug - Nasco circa 1975
Gladiator character jug - Nasco circa 1975
Gladiator character jug - Nasco circa 1975
Contact

American Toby Jug Museum 
910 Chicago Avenue 
Evanston, Illinois 60202 

 

312-731-1852

 

americantobyjugmuseum@gmail.com

​

American Toby Jug Museum Hours

 

Open Tuesdays 12-5 pm

 

Tours by appointment only,

please call

312-731-1852

​

Free Admission !

​

Follow Us
  • Grey Facebook Icon
  • Grey Instagram Icon

Copyright © 2005-2024 American Toby Jug Museum.  All rights reserved.

​

bottom of page