Beer Pitcher, 17th-century Westerwald/raeren Stoneware, Decorated With Lions And Tulip Vases

17th-century Westerwald / Raeren stoneware beer pitcher with cobalt blue decoration

This authentic, beautifully crafted Westerwald /R aeren stoneware pitcher dates from the 17th century. It features a traditional salt glaze and striking cobalt blue decoration. The vessel has an elegant pear-shaped body, a tall cylindrical neck, and a sturdy handle.

Its surface is richly adorned with stamped medallions and a decorative frieze of lion heads around the neck, all enhanced by a vibrant cobalt blue glaze. The combination of gray stoneware and blue decoration is characteristic of the famous ceramic tradition of Westerwald or Raeren, in the Rhineland (Germany).

The pitcher has a beautiful patina and retains all its decorative appeal. Signs of wear and minor imperfections reflect its age and attest to its authenticity.

Details

Origin: Westerwald / Raeren, Germany

Date: 17th century

Material: Salt-glazed stoneware

Decoration: Cobalt blue glaze, stamped lion’s head frieze, and ornamental Tulipvase medallions

Condition: Well-preserved, with signs of wear consistent with its age

Authentic period piece

A fine example of antique Rhenish stoneware, highly sought after by collectors of German ceramics, European antiques, and decorative art objects of museum quality.

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