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A large beer jug known as a ‘Daumenkrüge’, made of natural w…
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A large beer jug known as a ‘Daumenkrüge’, made of natural w…
See original version (French)
Estimate €1,000 - €1,500
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Description
A large beer jug known as a ‘Daumenkrüge’, made of natural wood with a pewter rim, richly decorated with friezes and interlacing
and featuring figures
Germany. 17th or early 18th century.
H_43 cm D_ 22 cm
The ‘Daumenkrug’, or thumb jug, first appeared in Germany in the early 17th century, at a time when beer was a popular and culturally significant drink. Most often made of earthenware or wood, and fitted with a pewter rim, these objects were deeply rooted in local social life, whilst serving a practical purpose. Our example follows this folk tradition, whilst standing out for its rich ornamentation of interlacing patterns and friezes, typical of German production.
Our example is clearly distinct from the more common German salt-glazed stoneware pieces, an example of which can be viewed at the Louvre Museum under the reference MRR 109.
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About the sale
Lorraine Residences – From the Polish Court to the Great Collections of Lorraine
Auction location
Auction time
10/03/2026 at 2:00 PM
Lot description modified on 09/21/2026 at 4:24 PM
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