a westerwald stoneware jug
First half 17th Century
The globular salt-glazed body painted in blue and applied with an ornamental body band in relief, fluted lower part and rounded shoulders with fluting and diaper work, the cylindrical neck with bands in relief and applied with a bearded man's mask, with loop handle and on spreading foot (firing cracks reverse, slight wear)
23.8 cm. (9 3/8 in.) high
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