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tankard
tankard

tankard

Object NameTankard
Made FromGlass
Date1700-1799
Place MadeCentral Europe
Techniqueblown, enameled, pewter mounts
SizeH: 22.3 cm, diam (base): 12.3 cm, W (incl handle): 15.3 cm
Accession Number79.3.517
Credit LineGift of Jerome Strauss
Curatorial Area(s)
Exhibitions
Glass Drinking Vessels from the Strauss Collection
On ViewThe Jerome and Lucille Strauss Study Gallery
Physical DescriptionOpaque white glass; blown, enameled, pewter mounts. Cylindrical shape with flared foot rim; enameled decoration of a large red rose and other flowers on front, with stylized foliate sprays at either side; applied C strap handle; rough pontil mark; flat pewter cover with incised " P," with ball-shaped latch; pewter foot rim.
Provenance
Source Ruth Bryan Strauss Memorial Foundation
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