bellarmine (Wine Tankard)
About this object
Cultural context
functional; decorative
Iconographic meaning
Example of Bellarmine jug. Decorated with unidentified medallions.
Specific techniques
salt-glazed
Physical description
Brown pyriform stoneware tankard (jug) with tapered flat base, narrow tapering neck with a double ridge at the top, a high loop handle from rim to shoulder. On neck front is a relief bearded man, beneath him is an oval medallion with coat of arms. Overall brown molted glaze.
Date Made
Austrian Hapsburg (1600-1700)
Date Acquired
2 Dec 1988
How Acquired
Donated
Credit Line
The Koerner European Ceramics CollectionMore...
Measurements
22 x 12.2 cm
Object Number
Cg136