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16thC Antique Bellarmine Jug Arms of Cologne

Name: 16thC Antique Bellarmine Jug Arms Of Cologne
SKU: as219a121
Price: 750.00 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

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This is an exceptionally rare Bellarmine jug bearing the arms of Cologne, circa 1580.

A brief history of the Arms of Cologne:

Cologne was one of the most important towns in Germany obtaining its "rights" as a city in the 12th Century. The oldest seals, dating from 1149, only showed Saint Peter, the patron of the city. Neither The Saint nor his symbol of the two crossed keys appeared in the arms of the city itself. They do appear however with a black cross, the symbol of Cologne, in many civic arms around the city.

The three crowns, representing the three Holy Kings, first appeared on the arms in 1315, in a chief above a silver shield. Relics of the three kings were taken to the city in 1164 by Emperor Friedrich Barbarossa. In circa 1500, the shield was filled with Ermine. Officially there are eleven Ermin tails, representing the 11,000 Virgins of Saint Ursula. Saint Ursula was a Princess of Brittany (Bretagne) and the arms of that region are a plain shield of Ermine.

This fine jug of squat bulbous form bears three medallions, each with the Arms of Cologne along with typical bearded mask.

Decorated too with tiger-glaze.

Condition - body re-joined together. Two areas of minor filling (can be seen internally but not evident externally). Handle re-attached and the rim to the neck aperture has been restored. These repairs have been executed very well and can only be detected under very close scrutiny (see images).

Height 8 3/4"

Price

£~~750.00~~

$~~953.10~~ USA

€~~901.20~~

The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 14/NOV/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
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Category Antique Ceramics Date 1580 Late 16th Century Antiques Origin German Item code as219a121 / HAF4674 Status Sold

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