38/1994

Collection

Ceramics

Brief description

Salt-glazed stoneware beer jug with an applied, moulded frieze of the 'Peasants' Wedding', a scene with figures feasting, dancing and playing music, made in Raeren, Belgium, c.1580-1600.

Object name

jug
beer jug

Object number

38/1994

Location

On Display

Production date

c.1580-1600 (manufactured)

Production place

Germany (manufactured)
Raeren (manufactured)

Period

Tudor (1485-1603)

Material

salt glaze
stoneware

Technique

salt glazed
applied
moulded
incised

Physical description

Salt-glazed stoneware beer jug with a pedestal foot, a single handle, and a moulded spout. The jug has a mask applied to the top of the neck, rosette decoration, and an applied moulded frieze with a representation of 'The Peasants' Wedding' around the body. The scene includes figures dancing, playing instruments, carrying food and wine and in the centre dining at a table. On one side is an erotic scene, and on the other a figure vomiting. The jug is inscribed above the frieze with the German phrase, 'DIE: BAVREN: HOCHZETT' ('The Peasants' Wedding') and 'WER: SEINE: KOP WHT: HALDEN: REIN: DER: LAS: DIE: BAVRSN: IRE: HOCHZEIT: ALLEINN'.

Content description

The jug is decorated with a representation of 'The Peasants' Wedding', which includes figures dancing, playing instruments, carrying food and wine and in the centre dining at a table. On one side is an erotic scene, and on the other a figure vomiting.

Dimensions

Diameter: 9cm
Height: 27.5cm

Website keywords

serving drink