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Catalog No. 1369
Pottery or stoneware, relief, 2.25L, pewter lid.
Text:
�Ein froh Gem�t stimmt andre fr�hlich.
Ein frischer Trunk macht uns gl�ckselich.�
(A happy disposition makes others cheerful.
A fresh drink makes us very happy.)
This is an late 19th century interpretation of a Renaissance period form. First introduced 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. The portraits surrounding this jug are most likely intended to represent characters from the Iliad, Homer�s epic poem set during the ten-year Trojan War.
Price Ranges
Full-color: $125-$175
Ltd-color: $100-$150
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