tankard
Object NameTankard
Made Fromnon-lead glass
Date1725-1775
Place MadeCentral Europe
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)
Exhibitions
East Meets West: Cross-Cultural Influences in Glassmaking in the 18th and 19th Centuries
Glass Drinking Vessels from the Strauss Collection
On ViewThe Jerome and Lucille Strauss Study Gallery
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.Provenance
Source
Ruth Bryan Strauss Memorial Foundation
