Narrow-necked jug. Westerwald, 1st D. 17th century Stoneware, gray body with salt glaze and cobalt blue painting. Wall with belly frieze divided into eight fields. Depicting the merciful deeds and inscribed: H.S. the hungry feed; D,DR, the thirsty drink; N:K. clothe the naked; F:BH: shelter the stranger; K:BES: visit the sick; GEF;T; comfort the captives; D.G.B. bury the dead; W.D.B. will bring reward...Grooved, scrolled handle (rest./best). H: 25 cm. Acquired from Kunsthandel Antonio Krings Cologne 1978

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