Museum of London Archaeology (MOLA) launches Bartmann Goes Global project

The Museum of London Archaeology have just launched its #Bartmanngoesglobal project!

Bartmann Goes Global - the cultural impact of an iconic object in the early modern period’ is a collaborative research project between the UK and Germany, funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) and the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG).  

Bartmann jugs are easily recognisable with their distinctive bearded faces, bulbous shape, and medallions. They were produced in large quantities in the Rhineland, Germany, between 1500-1750. Many were exported, mainly to England, the Netherlands and across northern Europe.  

You can learn more about the project on the Museum of London Archaeology website: https://www.bartmanngoesglobal.org/about-us/about-project where you can also submit information on your own Bartmann Jugs!