German stone pottery beer glass Bartmann Kruik

German stone pottery beer glass Bartmann Kruik

Batman Kruik is a stone pottery product from Freising, Germany, exquisitely decorated and possessing significant Renaissance characteristics. Featuring a relief style beard head, surrounded by six medals, four buttercup leaves, and a horizontal ribbon engraved with a repeated motto, meaning 'Do not forget, I am God'. Originating from the NR4 shipwreck site near Luttelgeest, Nord Ostpold province, Netherlands. It can be traced back to 1590 to 1600 and is a valuable witness to Dutch maritime history and ceramic craftsmanship. It is currently housed in the Batavialand Museum.