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Bellamine Jug
Object: Alcohol container
Exact Date: 1750-1800
Country of Origin: Germany
Description: An 18th century stoneware Bellamine jug with strap handle. These early slope shoulder cylindrical utensils denote the period 1750-1775. Pots like these were made in Germany from the mid 16th century onwards. They were used as jugs for ale.They are called Bellamine's as the face is of Cardinal Bellarmine (1542-1621), who was famous for putting Galileo in prison.The 'Salt Glaze' finish is sometimes called 'Orange Peel' glaze because of the pitted surface, and orange - brown colour, it gives to the pot.
Acc. No: 145
Item No: 46d
Subject Type: Stoneware jug
Object Type: Utensil
Location: Buttery
Nationality: German
Mediums / Material: Stoneware
Measurements Metric: 25cm H
Measurements Imperial: 10"H