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Maid Marian character jug produced by Artone Pottery of Burslem, England, circa 1980. Maid Marian is the heroine of the Robin Hood legend in English folklore, often taken to be his lover. She is not mentioned in the early, medieval versions of the legend, but was the subject of at least two plays by 1600. Her history and circumstances are obscure, but she commanded high respect in Robin's circle for her courage and independence as well as her beauty and loyalty. For this reason, she is celebrated by feminist commentators as one of the early strong female characters in English literature.
Maker:
Artone Pottery
England
circa 1980
Model #:
Robin Hood Series
character jug
Size:
small
Height:
3"
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