Oil jug, known as a "conscience" or "passer-by" bottle Glazed earthenware, green at the neck and yellow with manganese decoration on the body, with six lateral ringed handles Provence 19th century H. 41 cm Firing fasteners, chips Note: "In the 15th century, the monks of the Beggars' Order would go from house to house collecting olive oil for the poor. They collected the precious liquid in jars carried on donkeys. Each person gave according to his or her conscience, and these magnificent pieces of pottery were naturally christened "consciences". Extract from the website: https://www.terre-vernissee.com