Tankard
About this object
Cultural context
functional; decorative
Iconographic meaning
Example of Bellarmine jugs.
Specific techniques
salt-glazed
Physical description
Brown pyriform stoneware tankard (jug) on flat pedestal base, tapering neck, loop handle. Incised flora silver gilt mounts on base and neck, domed lid hinged to top of loop handle. Relief bearded man on centre neck. Inscription on band around centre body.
Date Made
Austrian Hapsburg (1550-1560)
Date Acquired
2 Dec 1988
How Acquired
Donated
Credit Line
The Koerner European Ceramics CollectionMore...
Measurements
Overall: 17.7 cm x 9.4 cm
Object Number
Cg138