Dayton, OH
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Antique German cobalt blue salt glaze stoneware pitcher / jug / ewer featuring the face of Dionysus or Bacchus - …
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Antique German cobalt blue salt glaze stoneware pitcher / jug / ewer featuring the face of Dionysus or Bacchus - God of wine - on the spout surrounded by grapevines / grapes / leaves and the months of the year. The handle has serpent scales and the body has figures in various attire - a jester, a couple, a women with sheath of wheat, man with back hoe, man with dog, some drunk looking people, a sailor, a smoker, etc..
Text reads: Millft du Mein so schenk dir ein, n. Trinke. / Trink’ mit’ Freuden Halt dich befcheinden. Translates to: If you like mine, pour yourself a drink. Drink with joy, hold your spirits. Drink to your hearts content. Dynosis
Dimensions:
7” x 6.5” x 11” (Width x Depth x Height)
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- Dimensions
- 7ʺW × 6.5ʺD × 11ʺH
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Stoneware
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Blue
- Condition Notes
- Good Overall - hole in top of handle; crack on spout. Good Overall - hole in top of handle; crack on spout. less
Dayton, OH
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