Cobalt Blue Raeren Armorial Stoneware
Raeren Armorial Stoneware Jug dated 1592
Raeren Stoneware Jug dated 1592, incised, stamped and applied moulded decoration workshop Jan Baldems Mennicken, H. 23 cmArms of Wilhelm von Nesselrode und Wilhelma von Strithagen seine Hausfrau
Raeren cobaltblue and grey saltglazed stoneware was elaborately developed by Jan Emens Mennicken ca. 1582 – 1591. Jan Baldems belonged to the extensive family of the Mennickens, who dominated Raeren pottery at least from the second half of the 16th century onwards. He led the Raeren artisans into the new...