Antique 18th century Hungarian Stomfa Slovak Stupava German Stampfen Faience Fayence Jug
$450.00
Or Best OfferAntique 18th century, circa 1750 AD, Hungarian Anabaptist faience jug from Stupava (German: Stampfen; Hungarian: Stomfa), a town in western Slovakia.
The jug is of a baluster shape with a flared rim and shaped spout, raised on a small foot, and an applied handle. It is raised on a small foot and painted using the grand feu enameling technique in blue, ochre, and turquoise floral patterns.
The base of the jug bears a painted artist's mark.
CONDITION: The jug is in good condition considering its age, showing its age and use. The glaze on the rim of the mouth is slightly worn, and there is one chip on the spout ring; otherwise, it is intact. No cracks, restorations, or repairs.
MEASUREMENTS: Height: 25 cm (9.84 inches). Width, including the handle: 15.5 cm (6.1 inches).
To see a similar Stampfen faience jug in the UBC Museum of Anthropology's collection, please view the link below:
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:1759_Anabaptist_bottle_(UBC-2011).jpg
