Bellarmine Jug

Production date
16th Century
Description
Round bellied with the mask of a bearded man applied in relief on the neck. This salt-glazed stoneware jug is associated particularly with Cologne and Frechen. There is a raised design on the body.
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Measurements
Height: whole: 210mm
Associated notes
Jug was called 'Bellarmine' the mask being regarded as a satire on Colonel Robert Bellarmine, a Catholic controversialist.
Current rights code
Other Id
EA1982.370
Catalogue number
EA1982.370

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