Jug (Bartmann jug) with the coat of arms of Cologne and Gulik-Kleef-Berg 1577

This 16th-century stoneware jug, known as a Bartmann jug, was crafted in Germany and bears the coats of arms of Cologne and Gulik-Kleef-Berg. The jug is decorated with incised designs that are characteristic of the Bartmann style, which is named after the grotesque, bearded face that typically adorns the vessel's neck. The jug’s tin-glazed lid and handle are a testament to the craftsmanship of the time. The use of these materials and the prominent display of heraldic motifs are indicative of the importance of such vessels in daily life and as gifts or commemorative objects.