17th Century Dippoldiswalde Stoneware
Dippoldiswalde (formerly Annaberg) pear-shaped Jug ca.1680
Dippoldiswalde ca.1680, H. 26
The enamelled and gilded decoration on this pear-shaped jug is enhanced by a very dark brown slip that was used to conceal the lighter reddish-brown of the stoneware beneath. The applied relief shows a courtly gentleman and lady. Quite rare as topic with the full figure. Common were the half bust depictions. (see reference objects below)
Attribution: Annaberg | Dippoldiswalde
Speculations on attributions of Dippoldiswalde stoneware since the middle of 19th century have been manifold....