Lot #: 400
Price Realized: $172.50
($150 hammer, plus 15% buyer's premium)
PLEASE NOTE: This result is 13 years old, and the American ceramics market frequently changes. Additionally, small nuances of color, condition, shape, etc. can mean huge differences in price. If you're interested in having us sell a similar item for you, please contact us here.
Diminutive Westerwald Stoneware Chamberpot, 17th century, ovoid form with heavily-tooled shoulder and tall, curving rim, decorated with molded lions with crowns flanking a seal containing a shield with stars. Surface decorated with cobalt highlights. 2 1/4" reglued section at rim. Large 4" x 4" reglued section on reverse surrounding handle. Crack on underside, extending onto base. H 4 1/2" ; Diameter 5 1/2".
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