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A tall Raeren stoneware jug with the Roman god Mercury, dated 1618

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This lot was sold on 2016-01-31 and is no longer available

H: 29 cm

Condition: Excellent

The jug, with period pewter cover, decorated on the front with a medallion depicting the Roman god Mercury, surrounded by floral scrolls with a semi-portrait on top and bottom. On left and right sides, medallions depicting the sun in a text and numerals band where we find the date 1618.
The neck with a relief decorated freeze with medallions depicting the sun.

Found with a parchment role inside, dated 1579.

Price incl. premium: € 2.040,00