CC BY-SA 4.0

CC BY-SA 4.0

CC BY-SA 4.0

About this jug

Mask: Group 15

Medallion: Anthropomorph

Vessel: Group 2

Location:

Tolbrugstraat Waterzijde, Dordrecht,
Netherlands

Long/Lat: 51.8156164, 4.6663103

Archaeological Context: Sealed feature: An archaeological feature

Notes: During an archaeological excavation in 1971, wooden caisson structures were discovered that had been used for land reclamation around 1350. Remains of the Dordrecht brewery De Oranjeboom were also found. Of particular note is the discovery of large quantities of well-preserved medieval shoes and leather remnants.

Time Period: 1550 - 1575

Height: 235.00

Max-width: 203.00

Feature description: Bartmann jug with a realistic face. The beard diverges into wavy locks and is cut straight. The belly has a horizontal decorative band trimmed on both sides with acanthus leaves and portrait medallions.

Identifier: 6801.438.044

Custody: Museum

Custody Data: Collectie Archeologie, Dordrechts Museum