Westerwald - Pitcher - Stoneware - 17th-century jug

Antique Westerwald stoneware jug or pouring vessel with cobalt blue decoration and a tin lid from Germany, dated between the 17th and early 18th century (approx. 1650–1750).
The blue-painted number 3 on the jug indicates the vessel's capacity.

• Material: Gray salt-glazed stoneware.
• Decoration: Hand-stamped geometric patterns, circles and rosettes colored with cobalt blue.
• Lid: An original tin lid with thumb rest and hinge.
• Origin: From the historic potteries region of Westerwald in Germany.
• Size: 23 cm high.
• Condition: In good, used condition, showing signs of use and age, small repair at the hinge, see last photo.
For the overall condition, see photos.