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Sheikh tobacco jar - Lancaster and Sandland circa 1940

Sheikh tobacco jar produced by Lancaster and Sandland of Hanley, England, circa 1940. Sheikh is an honorific title in the Arabic language. It designates a chief of a tribe or a royal family member in Arabian countries, in some countries it is also given to those of great knowledge in religious affairs as a surname by a prestige religious leader from a chain of Sufi scholars. It is also commonly used to refer to a Muslim religious scholar.

Maker:

Lancaster and Sandland

England

circa 1940

Model #:

Derivative

tobacco jar

Size:

medium

Height:

5 1/2"

Sheikh tobacco jar - Lancaster and Sandland circa 1940
Sheikh tobacco jar - Lancaster and Sandland circa 1940
Sheikh tobacco jar - Lancaster and Sandland circa 1940
Sheikh tobacco jar - Lancaster and Sandland circa 1940
Sheikh tobacco jar - Lancaster and Sandland circa 1940
Sheikh tobacco jar - Lancaster and Sandland circa 1940
Sheikh tobacco jar - Lancaster and Sandland circa 1940
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