{"product_id":"17th-century-cobalt-splashed-bellarmine-bottle-amsterdam-xxx","title":"Cobalt Splashed Bellarmine Bottle, 3 Medallion, Amsterdam Coat of Arms 16th \/ 17th Century","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA rare and attractive German Bellarmine bottle dating from circa 1580–1620. This salt-glazed stoneware vessel features the characteristic bearded mask to the neck and is further distinguished by vibrant cobalt-blue splashed decoration. To the body are three applied medallions bearing the coat of arms of Amsterdam, reflecting the important commercial links between the Rhineland potteries and the Dutch Republic during the late 16th and early 17th centuries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBellarmine bottles of this period were widely used for the storage and transport of liquids, yet examples retaining strong cobalt decoration and multiple heraldic armorials are particularly sought after. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e23.5cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Chipped foot. Restored: this has been broken and put back together with fill along some of the joins. Large restored chip to the handle and area of triangle fill where a sherd is missing. An attractive example nonetheless.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUK shipping included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique Ceramics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56172588794233,"sku":null,"price":650.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/3713\/8297\/files\/16th-17th-century-bellarmine-jug-cobalt-splashed-bottle-amsterdam-coat-of-arms-1.png?v=1781519876","url":"https:\/\/antiqueceramics.co.uk\/products\/17th-century-cobalt-splashed-bellarmine-bottle-amsterdam-xxx","provider":"Antique Ceramics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}