bellarmine (Wine Tankard)

functional; decorative

Example of Bellarmine jug. Decorated with unidentified medallions.

salt-glazed

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.