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Catalog No. 64
Pottery or stoneware, relief, 5.0L, pewter lid.
Text:
�Schon Dr. Luther spricht, Wasser allein thuts freilich nicht.�
(Even Dr. Luther said, water alone does not suffice.)
�Wer nicht liebt Wein, Weib und Gesang der bleibt ein Narr sein Leben lang.�
(He who does not love wine, women and song remains a fool for all his life.)
This is a mid-19th century interpretation of a form that dates back to around 1550. Bearded man jugs (Bartmannkr�ge) feature the face of a bearded man at the neck representing the mythical woodland Wild Man of Germanic folklore, a symbol of strength and endurance.
Price Range: $250-$350
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