Antique German cobalt blue salt glaze stoneware pitcher / jug / ewer featuring the face of Dionysus or Bacchus – God of wine – on the spout surrounded by grapevines / grapes / leaves and the months of the year. The handle has serpent scales and the body has figures in various attire – a jesture, a couple, a women with sheith of wheat, man with back hoe, man with dog, some drunk looking people, a sailor, a smoker, ect.
Text reads: Millft du Mein so schenk dir ein, n. Trinke. / Trink’ mit’ Freuden Halt dich befcheinden. Translates to: If you like mine, pour yourself a drink. Drink with joy, hold your spirits. Drink to your hearts content. Dynosis
Dimensions:
7” x 6.5” x 11” (Width x Depth x Height)
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Dimensions:Height: 11 in (27.94 cm)Width: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)Depth: 7 in (17.78 cm)
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Style:Black Forest(In the Style Of)
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Materials and Techniques:Stoneware
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Period:19th Century
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Date of Manufacture:19th Century
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Condition:GoodWear consistent with age and use. Good Overall – hole in top of handle; crack on spout.
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Seller Location:Dayton, OH
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Reference Number:Seller: 39136Seller: LU5343236259662
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