Same jug in Meduseld and Minas Tirith?

[kudupadraic]

The jug Pippin uses to replace the palantír in Gandalf's arms in Edoras bears a striking resemblance to the jug he later uses in Minas Tirith to pour Gandalf some water.

Even if it's a different prop (the markings are similar, but not quite identical), I was surprised to find the same pottery supplying both Rohan and Gondor. Any insights?

 

[Aldarion]

I think it is the same.

Out-of-universe, why make two different jugs if one will serve?
In-universe, maybe Rohan imports pottery from Gondor? We know they import armour.

 

[kudupadraic]

Given that 48,000 pieces were made for the trilogy, I'm surprised a different design for a pitcher wasn't created – especially as both cultures' aesthetic is so painstakingly distinctive.

If you have a reference to Rohan importing Gondorian armour, I'd certainly be interested in reading it! And you're probably right that the jug looks more Gondorian than Rohanese.

 

[Hisoka Morrow]

It's simple, these jugs were made by the same Guild I guess. Further, it's the film version, maybe PJ wanted to save budget XD