Long-beard (Noun)
Meaning
A stoneware drinking jug with a long neck; decorated with a caricature of Cardinal Bellarmine (17th century).
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The Long-beard jug originated in 17th-century England, depicting a satirical representation of Cardinal Bellarmine.
- Collectors of rare stoneware pieces seek after the Long-beard, often offering substantial sums of money for a single item.
- Vintage Long-beard jugs became highly popular as decorative pieces in English country homes due to their resemblance to satirical caricatures.
- Historians attribute the creation of the Long-beard to craftsmen reacting against Cardinal Bellarmine's statements against beer consumption.
- Even though its namesake refers to Cardinal Bellarmine's remarkable facial hair, Long-beard jugs are prized for their stoneware craftsmanship rather than the caricature itself.