Post-Medieval — 17th century; c.1670
Jug, Bartmann jug, witch bottle
17th century stoneware Bartmann jug (also known as a Bellarmine) made in Frechen, Germany. It has been re-used as a witch bottle. It was found with a heart-shaped piece of felt pierced with pins and eleven nails inside. This would have been a charm to prevent witchcraft. The bottle is decorated with a bearded face mask on the neck and a rosette medallion on the body.
- Category:
- Post-Medieval
- Object ID:
- 18013a
- Object name:
- jug, Bartmann jug, witch bottle
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- Production date:
- 17th century; c.1670
- Material:
ceramic, stoneware
- Measurements/duration:
- H 232 mm, DM 41 mm (neck), DM 130 mm (body), DM 69 mm (base) (overall)
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- Record quality:
- 100%
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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