Post-medieval Rare Westerwald stoneware (Germany) jug / can - 22.6 cm
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A 17th‑century Westerwald stoneware jug with salt glaze and cobalt blue relief decorations, height 22.6 cm, width 15.1 cm, belly diameter 13.0 cm, neck with a mascaron, professionally restored, from the Netherlands, acquired in 2024 from Antiekmarkt.
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Description from the seller
This is a Westerwald salt-glazed stoneware jug, a type of German pottery known for its distinctive blue cobalt decoration on a gray background.
Features
Material and Glaze: The mug is made of gray stoneware with a salt glaze, which gives it a shiny, lightly textured surface. The salt was added to the oven during the firing process.
Decoration: The decoration is applied with cobalt blue and consists of reliefs of floral motifs, and on the neck, a grotesque mask (mascaron).
Origin: This type of pottery traditionally comes from the Westerwald region in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, also known as the 'Kannenbäckerland'.
Style and Period: The style with the rounded belly and narrow neck (Enghalskanne) has been popular since the 17th century.
Dating: 17th century (circa 1650 - 1700)
Dimension:
Height: 22.6 cm
Width: 15.1 cm (including ear)
Belly diameter: 13.0 cm
Diameter above edge: about 5.9 cm
Foot diameter: 6.9 cm
Condition: professionally restored.
Ear has been repaired (see photos).
Neck/abdomen recovered (see photos).
Mist flakes at the drinking mouth (see photos).
Shipping method: this lot will be well packed and shipped via DHL through Catawiki's fast shipping service.
This is a Westerwald salt-glazed stoneware jug, a type of German pottery known for its distinctive blue cobalt decoration on a gray background.
Features
Material and Glaze: The mug is made of gray stoneware with a salt glaze, which gives it a shiny, lightly textured surface. The salt was added to the oven during the firing process.
Decoration: The decoration is applied with cobalt blue and consists of reliefs of floral motifs, and on the neck, a grotesque mask (mascaron).
Origin: This type of pottery traditionally comes from the Westerwald region in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, also known as the 'Kannenbäckerland'.
Style and Period: The style with the rounded belly and narrow neck (Enghalskanne) has been popular since the 17th century.
Dating: 17th century (circa 1650 - 1700)
Dimension:
Height: 22.6 cm
Width: 15.1 cm (including ear)
Belly diameter: 13.0 cm
Diameter above edge: about 5.9 cm
Foot diameter: 6.9 cm
Condition: professionally restored.
Ear has been repaired (see photos).
Neck/abdomen recovered (see photos).
Mist flakes at the drinking mouth (see photos).
Shipping method: this lot will be well packed and shipped via DHL through Catawiki's fast shipping service.
Details
Culture
Post-medieval
Century/ Timeframe
17e eeuw (1650-1700)
Name of object
jug / can
Acquired from
Antique market
Year acquired
2024
Material
Rare Westerwald stoneware (Germany)
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Professionally restored
Previous owner acquired from
Inherited
Height
22.6 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1986
Width
15.1 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Netherlands
Depth
13 cm
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
