An Annaberg stoneware and pewter mounted 'Birnbauchkrug' late 16th/17th century

the dark brown glazed baluster shaped body moulded in relief, gilt and enameled in colours with ornamental motives and a deer; the associated lid of later date

the footrim associated, the lid of later date; one large hairline crack through the body, stoneware handle broken off and replaced by pewter handle
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