Jug with cavalry scene

mounts possibly by Christoph Drentwett German

ca. 1680

Not on view

Wolgang Rössler is recognized as the most important independent decorator of German faience active in Nuremberg. He specialized in schwarzlot, a black and white decoration technique that drew upon Rössler’s parallel work as a copper engraver. His talents are evident in the complexity of the battle scene, with plumes of smoke created by the warring figures on horseback.

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Title: Jug with cavalry scene
Maker: Wölfgang Rössler (German, 1650–1717, active Nuremburg)
Maker: mounts possibly by Christoph Drentwett (German, active Augsburg, master ca. 1655, died 1706)
Date: ca. 1680
Culture: German, with Nuremburg decoration and Augsburg mounts
Medium: Tin-glazed earthenware; gilded silver mounts
Dimensions: confirmed: 8 7/8 × 6 × 4 15/16 in. (22.5 × 15.2 × 12.5 cm)
Classification: Ceramics-Pottery
Credit Line: Bequest of Helga Kramarsky, 2020
Object Number: 2021.77.3
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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