bellarmine (Wine Tankard)

functional; decorative

Example of Bellarmine jug. Decorated with unidentified medallions.

salt-glazed

Brown, pyriform stoneware tankard (jug) with tapered flat base, tapering neck with two ridges at rim, high loop handle from top of neck to shoulder. On neck front is a relief bearded man, and beneath him is a circular relief medallion with star coat of arms.