mug

Object NameCovered Mug

Made Fromnon-lead glass

Date1736

Techniqueblown, enameled

SizeOverall H: 20.3 cm

Accession Number75.3.122

Credit LineGift of John B. Strater, Charles Helme Strater, Jr., and Mrs. Margaret S. Robinson in memory of Charles Helme and Alice B. Strater

Curatorial Area(s)

Early Modern

Place Made

Europe; probably Switzerland

Physical DescriptionColorless non-lead glass; blown, enameled. (a) Globular body, cylindrical neck; elaborately decorated with red, blue, yellow and white enamels; scrolled band below the rim, above a linear blue and white band with dashes; shield on the front, displaying a yellow bear, with red fields above and below; elaborate, colorful floral devices at either side; inscribed at the back, below the handle in white script "gott allein sont/die ehre [?] 1736"; two white lines and a looped line below; applied loop handle, curled at the lower terminal; trailed foot ring; rough pontil mark. (b) Domed form with folded rim and tapered brim, enameled polychrome formal flowers; applied finial with ball knop; rough pontil mark inside oval on top of the finial knop.
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