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Description: | Body sherd of a salt-glazed stoneware jug of post medieval date (1500-1700). The fabric is most likely to be from the production site at Frechen, Germany. The fabric is a hard almost plastic stoneware which is mica rich. The fabric is a reduced mid grey colour with an iron rich brown surface which is mottled by the salt glaze. This form of vessel is often known as 'Bellarmine' jugs and bottles. These jugs are often stamped with the face of a bearded man, thought to represent a 'Wild man' found in popular European myths of the period. The name 'Bellarmine' is commonly thought to be associated with Cardinal Roberto Bellarmino (1542-1621), an opponent of Protestantism. Initially these facemasks were very well executed but they became cruder during the 17th century.Complete examples from the Museum of London Collection can be found at:http://www.museumoflondon.org.uk/ceramics/pages/subsubcategory.asp?subsubcat_id=837&subsubcat_name=Frechen&cat_id=714The sherd measures 44.4mm length, 44.3mm width, 5.8mm thick and weighs 12.80 grams.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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