Humpen
Object NameOchsenkopf Humpen
Made Fromnon-lead glass
Date1697
Place MadeFranconia, Fichtelgebirge
Techniqueblown, enameled
SizeH: 19.9 cm, diam (max): 12.1 cm
Accession Number79.3.547
Credit LineBequest of Jerome Strauss
Curatorial Area(s)
On ViewThe Jerome and Lucille Strauss Study Gallery
Physical DescriptionColorless (gray) non-lead glass; blown, enameled. Cylindrical shape, sides enamel-decorated with a stylized green mountain, an ox head and lock near the top and animals around the sides; an elaborate flowering bush on opposite side (five red-and-white and blue-and-white flowers), with inscription in white enamel: "Der Vittdelbergtt bin ich genantt Vie schüss Reüge"/Wasser gebe ich von mir in die frennte"/lantt Anno 1697."; trailed rigaree foot ring; rough pontil mark.Provenance
Source
Jerome Strauss
(1893-1978)
