Jug with the Amsterdam Coat-of-Arms

workshop of Mennicken, Jan Emens, c. 1585 - c. 1599

On the body of this jug are three ovals with the Amsterdam coat-of-arms. The jug was thus made especially for use in this city. It was produced for export in the German town of Raeren. In the ovals is the date [15]85. The letters IE stand for its maker, Jan Emens, an important Raeren stoneware pottery maker.

  • Artwork typejug
  • Object numberBK-NM-10042
  • Dimensionsheight 26.5 cm x diameter 14.7 cm
  • Physical characteristicssteengoed met een bruine engobe