tankard
Object NameTankard
Made Fromnon-lead glass
Date1700-1799
Place MadeCentral Europe
Techniqueblown, pattern-molded, enameled; pewter mounts
SizeH: 20 cm, D (base) 10.2 cm, W (incl handle): 13 cm
Accession Number79.3.539
Credit LineGift of Jerome Strauss
Curatorial Area(s)
On ViewThe Jerome and Lucille Strauss Study Gallery
Physical DescriptionOpaque white non-lead glass; blown, pattern-molded, enameled; pewter mounts. Vertically ribbed, cylindrical shape decorated with enameled sprigs of stylized flowers; applied strap handle with elaborate pewter mount; molded ribbing forms panels on base; rough pontil mark; domed, gadrooned, hinged pewter cover with urn-shaped latch, incised "-A-B-WM-" on top; pewter foot rim.Provenance
Source
Ruth Bryan Strauss Memorial Foundation
