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Bartmann jug (1570-1580)

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The Bartmann jug has a wide neck and a pear-shaped body with a band ear on a profiled foot. The neck shows a realistic face with a beard that extends down to the belly. Under the beard is a text band with the inscription “GOT SI ALLEIN DIE EHR A 1569,” which means that only God is worthy of honor. The text band is decorated with acanthus leaves and portrait medallions. The jug is made of stoneware with salt glaze and iron engobe, originating from Frechen or Cologne, and was found in the moat of the Slot op den Hoef castle in Egmond aan den Hoef (1932-1935). Measurements (cm): 11.3/19.0/4.9 Collection Archeologiemuseum Huis van Hilde PNH 2922-02
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Title: Bartmann jug (1570-1580)
Description:
The Bartmann jug has a wide neck and a pear-shaped body with a band ear on a profiled foot.
The neck shows a realistic face with a beard that extends down to the belly.
Under the beard is a text band with the inscription “GOT SI ALLEIN DIE EHR A 1569,” which means that only God is worthy of honor.
The text band is decorated with acanthus leaves and portrait medallions.
The jug is made of stoneware with salt glaze and iron engobe, originating from Frechen or Cologne, and was found in the moat of the Slot op den Hoef castle in Egmond aan den Hoef (1932-1935).
Measurements (cm): 11.
3/19.
0/4.
9 Collection Archeologiemuseum Huis van Hilde PNH 2922-02.

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