16th century AD. A large glazed stoneware flask with domed discoid body, inverted rim and collared conical neck flanked by six integral lugs; series of two concentric circumferential roundels enclosing four seal designs and four lions in high-relief; made in Germany in the 16th century using 14th century seal designs; the central design features a seated royal figure with legend; the surrounding four bare the same design of a knight holding sword and shield on horseback, with legend. 3.8 kg, 32.5cm (12 3/4"). Ex central London gallery; formerly with Pascal Blouet, Paris, France, 2015. [No Reserve]