17th-Century German Antique Stoneware Bellarmine Jug or Bartmannkrug, circa 1620-1675, Ex-Bellarmine Museum, Norfolk

A 17th-century German antique stoneware bellarmine jug, circa 1620-1675.

Decorated with salt-glaze, producing a “tiger-glaze” once fired in the kiln.

Of baluster-shaped form, the face mask depicted with an elongated beard and a decorative medallion below. The jug has a firing fault where part of the bulbous body sank during the firing process.

This jug displays very well.

Provenance – Deaccessioned from the now closed Bellarmine Museum, Norfolk. Also featured in Volume I of Alex Wright’s reference book “The Bellarmine and other German Stoneware”, No.21.

Condition – Good as per the images. There are traces of sympathetic restoration to the handle and neck. A further detailed condition report is available upon request.

Size – Height 22.2 cm (8 3/4″)