{"product_id":"16th-century-raeren-salt-glaze-stoneware-bellarmine-jug","title":"16th Century Raeren Salt Glaze Stoneware Bellarmine Jug","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"334\"\u003eA very rare example of a Bellarmine (Bartmann) bottle produced in Raeren, illustrating a clear departure from the wares of Frechen and Cologne. Unlike earlier examples with incised, angular “pointed-nose” masks, Raeren bottles of this period are distinguished by their applied, carefully modelled faces of notable character and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"336\" data-end=\"594\"\u003eThese masks are often finely detailed, featuring elaborately braided beards—occasionally incorporating a smaller, subsidiary face within the beard itself. Such craftsmanship reflects the high level of skill achieved by Raeren potters in the mid–16th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"596\" data-end=\"729\"\u003eAside from the prominent bearded mask, the vessel remains otherwise undecorated, conforming to the typical Raeren form of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"731\" data-end=\"825\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eA label to the underside reads “Raeren 1570”, though this date could be slightly on the early side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e21cm high\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUK shipping included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Restored - bottom right corner of the beard, around the shoulder, neck \u0026amp; mouth. Small chips and wear. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique Ceramics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57114885620089,"sku":null,"price":890.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/3713\/8297\/files\/16th-century-bellarmine-bottle-jug-raeren-german-salt-glaze-stoneware-1.png?v=1776760804","url":"https:\/\/antiqueceramics.co.uk\/products\/16th-century-raeren-salt-glaze-stoneware-bellarmine-jug","provider":"Antique Ceramics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}