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Wetterauer Hafner Krug 1724 datiert

Wetterauer Birnkrug 1724 datiert, mit Ritzdekorund 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...

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