Wetterauer Hafner Krug 1724 datiert

20 February 2022

European Ceramics

Works of art

Wetterauer-Birnkrug-1724-datiert-Ritzdekor

Wetterauer Birnkrug 1724 datiert, mit Ritzdekor
und zweifarbiger Bemalung

Braun glasierte Hafnerkeramik mit geritztem Dekor (Sgrafitto Technik) Wetterau in Hessen

English Synopsis:

Hafnerware from Wetterau in Hesse (near Gießen) is quite rare as well as special with its decoration in Sgrafitto technique used in this region during in 17th and 18th century creating ceramic works of art.
This technique was very popular in Italy in the 15th and 16th centuries originally to decorate walls. During the 16th century, the technique was brought to Germany and used on earthenware.

Two layers of slip glaze in contrasting colors are used to enhance the effect of scratching the surface for a 3 D effect after burning the tankard in the oven. Then the glaze gets shiny and adds to the elegant appearance of an otherwise simple ceramic.

These objects were often not for everyday use but for special occasions or decoration. Presents for marriages or guilds, therefor often an adage or motto is added to the top or bottom of the stein.

Wetterauer Birnkrug 1724 datiert salt glazed stoneware jug — Wetterauer Birnkrug 1724 datiert, mit Ritzdekor und zweifarbiger Bemalung, H. 26,5 cm

Vergleichbare Stücke mit Ritzdekor – Reference Objects of Guilts

Wetterauer Zunftkrug der Metzger um 1730, mit Ritzdekor und Spruchband, H. 27 cm

Vergleichbare Stücke im Museum (Museum Reference):

Museum Europäischer Kulturen – ehemals Museum für Deutsche Volkskunst Berlin

1719
Wetterau, Hessen
Hafnerware, braun glasiert, Ornament geritzt
Höhe 26,5 cm
Last den Lieben Gott walten Der Schon Lang hat hauß gehalten – Fluch mir nicht viel in meinem Hauß Oder gehe balt zur Thür hinauß. 1719

Quelle
http://www.smb-digital.de/eMuseumPlus?service=ExternalInterface&module=collection&objectId=1724982&viewType=detailView