POST MEDIEVAL VESSEL

1500

A sherd from the body of a 16th-17th century German probably Frechen stoneware jug. Applied circular portrait medallion showing a profile facing right within a plain line border. The figure is draped and wears an elaborate headpiece. The style may suggest a classical or alligorical figure. The fabric is pale grey with a mottled brown salt glaze on the external surface. The sherd weighs 20.01g.Gaimster (1997) illustrates various German stoneware jugs and bottles with applied portrait medallions including no. 38 (p.200) dated c. 1525-1550, although none with this exact design. LON-751ADB on this database appears very similar to this design with only some differences on the headgear. WILT-0E005A is also similar although with different clothing.