Apostle Tankard.
Creussen. Dated 1698.

Brown; salt glazed stoneware with coloured enamel decor. Hinged tin lid. In the center of the display side; Jesus is depicted as saviour. The twelve apostels can be seen on the sides; each identifiable by an inscription above their heads. The spaces around them are filled with large lily of the valley flowers. Along the lower wall is the inscription and date: 'Drinck mich au?und schenck mich wider ein; da?du erfrischt da?hertze dein. Anno 1698'. Height 21;5cm. Condition C.Art trade; Van Ham.