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Rare Devil's Mask Bellarmine Bottle, Rampant Lion - 17th Century, Frechen

Rare Devil's Mask Bellarmine Bottle, Rampant Lion - 17th Century, Frechen

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A 17th century German Bellarmine (Bartmann) stoneware jug with a very rare 'devil's mask' face. The unusually crisp expressive face sporting devils horns and baring a gaping mouth full of sharp teeth. The medallion featuring a rampant lion shield set within a cartouche with floral motifs. 

17th century, Frechen

21cm

Condition: Kiln marks / debris and mis-shapen aspects. The left side of the bottle has been broken and restored with some areas of addition localised along the break edge - most notably through the medallion.  

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