Cobalt-decorated Salt-glazed Jug and Mug

Description:

Cobalt-decorated Salt-glazed Jug and Mug, Germany, 18th century, the spherical jug with spout and handle decorated about the sides with cobalt-filled incised stags, horses, stars, and scrolled foliage; a mug made for the English market, with ribbed bands flanking an impressed Georgius Rex medallion flanked by two incised cobalt-daubed birds, inscribed "No. 45" under the rim, (repaired crack),ht. 5 3/8, 6 in., respectively.
Estimate $500-700

The extensive crack on the mug is from top to bottom and around bottom of mug.

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