The idea of a dog for a handle is thought to come from Greek or Etruscan culture; a dog is repeated twice on the lid, whereas the spout ornamented by a duck appears to be a wholly Celtic creation.
The idea of a dog for a handle is thought to come from Greek or Etruscan culture. Whereas the spout ornamented by a duck appears to be a wholly Celtic creation. This was what a dog is repeated twice on the lid.