Jug

anonymous, 1596

Cobalt-blue glass, like that of this painted jug, is said to have been invented in the 16th century by glassmaker Christoph Schürer, a member of a famous Bohemian glass family. The remarkable rich colour forms a stunning background for the two white dogs chasing a deer.

  • Artwork typejug
  • Object numberBK-NM-807
  • Dimensionsheight 17.5 cm x diameter 10.6 cm x width 12 cm
  • Physical characteristicshelder, donkerblauw glas met veelkleurige emailbeschildering