Chalice - Stoneware - German historian circa 1880.

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Holds a master’s in Art History, specialising in Second French Empire and Dutch Golden Age.

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Stoneware goblet from Westerwald, Germany, dated circa 1850–1900, inspired by historicist styles, with blue and grey glaze and relief medallions; 17.5 × 8 × 8 cm; in good used condition with minor signs of age.

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The object in the image is an example of the 'Historicism' style, which was popular in the 19th century.
Historicism refers to a 19th-century art movement in which artists and architects drew inspiration from historical styles such as Gothic, Renaissance, or Baroque. The cup imitates the style of salt-glazed pottery from the Westerwald, originally produced in the 16th and 17th centuries. The design features traditional blue and gray colors and reliefs, including medallions with a knight's helmet, reminiscent of historical motifs and coats of arms.
This type of pottery was often made as a nostalgic tribute to older German traditions and craftsmanship during the period of national consciousness in the 19th century.

The object in the image is an example of the 'Historicism' style, which was popular in the 19th century.
Historicism refers to a 19th-century art movement in which artists and architects drew inspiration from historical styles such as Gothic, Renaissance, or Baroque. The cup imitates the style of salt-glazed pottery from the Westerwald, originally produced in the 16th and 17th centuries. The design features traditional blue and gray colors and reliefs, including medallions with a knight's helmet, reminiscent of historical motifs and coats of arms.
This type of pottery was often made as a nostalgic tribute to older German traditions and craftsmanship during the period of national consciousness in the 19th century.

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Era
1400-1900
Specific region of origin
Westerwald
Title additional information
German historian circa 1880.
Country of Origin
Germany
Material
Stoneware
Style
Antique inspired
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
17.5 cm
Width
8 cm
Depth
8 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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