tankard

Object NameTankard

Made Fromnon-lead glass

Date1725-1775

Techniqueblown, enameled; pewter mounts

SizeH: 24.5 cm, diam (base): 14.2 cm, W (incl handle): 16.1 cm

Accession Number79.3.526

Credit LineGift of Jerome Strauss

Curatorial Area(s)

Early Modern

Exhibitions

Glass Drinking Vessels from the Strauss Collection

East Meets West: Cross-Cultural Influences in Glassmaking in the 18th and 19th Centuries

Place Made

Central Europe

Physical DescriptionOpaque white non-lead glass; blown, enameled; pewter mounts. Cylindrical shape with enameled decoration of a circular panel enclosing a seated chinoiserie figure holding a parasol, with buildings at the left surrounded by red, blue, and yellow foliage, with elaborate floral decoration at either side; black and red borders at top and bottom; applied loop handle with ribbed pewter strap; rough pontil mark; pewter border with decorative edge of diamond points alternating with curved swags applied on the rim; hinged flat cover marked "SVL" on inside, inscribed "VAL-TRIEBEL/1740" on top; ball latch; molded pewter footrim.
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