Examples
The earliest example in England is the Exeter puzzle jug, a fine example of medieval pottery in Britain, dating from about 1300 and made in Saintonge, Western France.
Puzzle jugs of varying quality were popular in homes and taverns, especially during the 18th and 19th centuries.
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