Apostelkrug

A Stoneware Tankard

Creussen, dated 1662

Brown, salt-glazed stoneware, embellished in enamels and gilding. Floral engraved pewter cover and base. Tapering cylindrical form with retracted rim, ear-shaped handle with lion mask and palmette thumbpiece. Relief decorated with a frieze of the twelve apostles, separated by lilies of the valley and rosettes, the front with a round coat of arms and monogram M.E.W, scrolled borders. The foot rim dated and inscribed with a toast, "TRINCK VND IS, GOTT NICHT VERGIS // M. ERHARDVS WEIGELIus . MATH . P . P . ANNO M . DC . LXII .". Collection label to the base. Height 19 cm.
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