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Rare Small 16th Century Bartmann / Bellarmine Jug, Siegburg, Germany C.1520
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Rare Small 16th Century Bartmann / Bellarmine Jug, Siegburg, Germany C.1520

16th century
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Rare Small 16th Century Bartmann / Bellarmine Jug, Siegburg, Germany c.1520

This is a rare and beautiful example of a 16th century Bartmann or Bellarmine jug from around 1520.

The jug, which stands approx. 18.5cm tall, is most probably made in Siegburg (Germany) as the colour white/grey is a typical

signature of the Siegburg area.

The neck of the jug is decorated with a beautiful executed bearded head of the Bartmann / Bellarmine with a strong facial expression.

On the ends of the delicate handle one can see a fingerprint and strokes of the potter.

The jug is in a perfect condition and has no cracks, chips or restorations.

Physical Dimensions
Height
18.5cm (7.28")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Declaration

Original Retro has dated this Bartmann Bellarmine Stoneware Jug to the 16th Century.

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SA761344
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Description
Rare Small 16th Century Bartmann / Bellarmine Jug, Siegburg, Germany c.1520

This is a rare and beautiful example of a 16th century Bartmann or Bellarmine jug from around 1520.

The jug, which stands approx. 18.5cm tall, is most probably made in Siegburg (Germany) as the colour white/grey is a typical

fig 1. A pale grey salt-glazed stoneware Bartmann jug with a rounded body and a moulded bearded face mask on the neck.
fig 1. Rare Small 16th Century Bartmann / Bellarmine Jug, Siegburg, Germany C.1520

signature of the Siegburg area.

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The neck of the jug is decorated with a beautiful executed bearded head of the Bartmann / Bellarmine with a strong facial expression.
Original Retro

On the ends of the delicate handle one can see a fingerprint and strokes of the potter.

The jug is in a perfect condition and has no cracks, chips or restorations.

Height
18.5cm (7.28")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Date of Manufacture

Original Retro has dated this Bartmann Bellarmine Stoneware Jug to the 16th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA761344
Original Retro
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2011
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Archive I A pale grey salt-glazed stoneware Bartmann jug with a rounded body and a moulded bearded face mask on the neck.

Rare Small 16th Century Bartmann / Bellarmine Jug, Siegburg, Germany c.1520

Archive II A pale grey salt-glazed stoneware Bartmann jug with a rounded body and a moulded bearded face mask on the neck. View II
Archive III A pale grey salt-glazed stoneware Bartmann jug with a rounded body and a moulded bearded face mask on the neck. View III
Archive IV A pale grey salt-glazed stoneware Bartmann jug with a rounded body and a moulded bearded face mask on the neck. View IV
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Archive IX A pale grey salt-glazed stoneware Bartmann jug with a rounded body and a moulded bearded face mask on the neck. View IX
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A pale grey salt-glazed stoneware Bartmann jug with a rounded body and a moulded bearded face mask on the neck.
Rare Small 16th Century Bartmann / Bellarmine Jug, Siegburg, Germany c.1520
Ref: SA761344
A pale grey salt-glazed stoneware Bartmann jug with a rounded body and a moulded bearded face mask on the neck.
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A Bartmann jug, also known as a Bellarmine jug, is a salt-glazed stoneware vessel produced in the Rhineland region from the 16th to 17th centuries, characteristically featuring a moulded bearded face on the neck.

These vessels were wheel-thrown using dense light clays and fired at high temperatures with salt thrown into the kiln, producing an impervious stoneware with a fine salt glaze finish.

Authentic pieces display hand-thrown wheel ridges visible inside the body, subtle surface glaze variations, sprig-moulded relief masks, and genuine wear around the foot rim.

A Bartmann jug serves as an intriguing focal piece on a curated bookshelf, mantelpiece, or sideboard, adding sculptural historical character to contemporary or traditional spaces.

Clean the surface gently using warm water and a soft cloth, avoiding abrasive pads or harsh chemical solvents that could harm delicate antique surface deposits.
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