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Very Large 17th Century Bartmann Jug / Bellarmine Jug Salt Glazed Stoneware

$2,187.03
£1,646.61
€1,850
CA$3,018.43
A$3,381.31
CHF 1,758.70
MX$41,245.03
NOK 22,390.62
SEK 21,112.76
DKK 14,084.05

About the Item

Very Large 17th Century Bartmann Jug / Bellarmine Jug German Salt Glazed Stoneware Very Large 17th Century Bartmann Jug / Bellarmine Jug German Salt Glazed Stoneware Substantial - very large in its genre - stoneware jug with applied bearded mask at the neck. A so called ‘bartmann’ / ‘baardman’ of ‘Bellarmine’ jug - made in Germany in the first half of the 17th century. Dating back to early 17th century, this piece of European salt glazed stoneware is around 400 years old. Most probably this jug was made round Cologne or Frechen. Salt-glazed surface in warm ochre tones with visible craquelure and firing marks. The jug is adorned with beautiful and very detailed stamped decoration. The neck and handle are lost, leaving a clean break that reveals the body’s thickness. About ORNAMENTUM ORNAMENTUM - where we find perfection in imperfection, love a good patina and are always on the lookout for wonderful and unique pieces both vintage and antique. We are based in Belgium near the Dutch border.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14.57 in (37 cm)Width: 9.85 in (25 cm)Depth: 9.85 in (25 cm)
  • Style:
    Medieval (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    Early 17th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1600-1620
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Meer, BE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU9952245610892

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