V0703SW.BELLARMDEEPM.M   Classic German saltglazed stoneware Bellarmine c1600/1650, typical elongated baluster form with narrower glazed rough edged foot and signs of a square piece of klln furniture holding it off the floor. Overall brown speckled tigerglaze with further drips down rear towards base. Large grimacing bearded facemask and symbolic florate medallion. four mid body touchmarks with surface flake off lower part of medallion. touchmark to upper part of forehead/ Strong grooved arched handle attached to shoulder and to deep cordoned rounded lip. Excellent colour and character. 9"high, 5 1/4"diameter  £595