Bearded Man Jug with Saying

Catalog No. 441

Pottery or stoneware, threaded relief, 2.0L, pewter lid.

Text:
�Ein guter Trunk macht Alte jung.�
(A good drink makes old people young.)

This is a late 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: $90-$125

     
     
RH 441
RH 441

 
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