Super User Omeka MetsExport Plugin The software used to generate this document is called Omeka MetsExport, which operates as a plugin for Omeka. Documentation can be found at http://github/MetsExport/ Pitchers of secrets It is a decorative clay jug with a trick for drinking water without getting wet. 1858 2025 iain Portuguese Physical Object 736 Bilha dos segredos 27/10/2025 27/10/2025 https://uniaodasfreguesiastondelanandufe.pt/2022/01/18/museu-terras-de-besteiros/ https://www.patrimoniocultural.gov.pt/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Ficha-MatrizPCI.pdf 10cm x 10cm x 25cm current,40.530278,-8.095556; ceramics The pitcher of secrets is made with black ckay from Molelos with molds to give it the shape. Black clay of Molelos UAVEIRO_AR_07 Cultural It is used to drink liquids in such a way that does not leak through the holes around the artifact. It is necessary to discover the secret of drinking without spilling the liquid. The jar of secrets is an emblematic piece of pottery, handmade especially in the art of black pottery from Bisalhães and black clay from Molelos. The jar of secrets is made from black clay from Molelos and its shape is achieved using special molds. The clay is molded by hand and the jar is fired in open ovens in the earth (SOENGA), where a reduction firing technique is used to obtain the characteristic black color. The secret of the jar lies in the presence of hidden openings, which allow the liquid to escape unexpectedly. The potter collects black clay from a local plot of land designated for the extraction of the material. In the countryside, rural workers used these jugs because they kept the water relatively cool, especially in summer. The artisan actively continues to produce this piece, as it is one of the most sought-after items by customers. TEXT