Medieval Renaissance Stoneware 16th century Salt-Glaze Beer Mug – Raeren – 122 mm

Raeren Stoneware Salt-Glazed Beer Mug with HandleCulture / Period: German Rhineland, Raeren – Renaissance PeriodDate / Period: 16th century, circa 1530Material: Salt-glazed stonewareDimensions: Height 122 mmCondition: Good condition, with minor chipping to the rim and base consistent with age and useNo shipping outside the European Union. Due to complex export regulations concerning cultural goods, this item cannot be shipped outside the EU. Please ensure you have a delivery address within the European Union before placing a bid.Provenance information:Object Registration ID: 98The current owner purchased the mug from a private collector, P.G., Reuver, the NetherlandsThe previous owner stated that the object had been in his collection since an unknown dateAccording to the previous owner, the piece had previously been in a private Dutch collection since the 1990sNo further information concerning earlier ownership history is availableBackground Information:This stoneware beer mug originates from the renowned pottery centre of Raeren, located in the German Rhineland near present-day Belgium. During the 16th century, Raeren developed into one of the most important production sites for high-fired stoneware in Europe, alongside Cologne (Köln) and Siegburg. The region’s craftsmen perfected salt-glazing techniques, resulting in durable, watertight vessels with a characteristic slightly textured surface and warm brown to grey... lees verder bij Catawiki