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roemer

Object NameCovered Roemer

Manufacturer Kungsholmen Glasshouse

Made FromGlass

Dateabout 1680-1693

TechniqueBlown, hot-worked, applied

SizeOverall H: 32.3 cm, Diam (max): 16.5 cm

Accession Number2014.3.5

Curatorial Area(s)

Early Modern

Place Made

Sweden, Stockholm, Kungsholmen

Physical DescriptionCovered Roemer. Colorless glass; blown, hot-worked, applied, engraved. (a) Vessel with globular body, open roughly cylindrical stem with applied wavy band just below body and nine applied raspberry prunts; applied circular foot with folded outside edge. Body of vessel decorated with engravings consisting of a crown set atop scrollwork framed in two floral sprays, one starburst motif, and two vertical floral sprays, one of which is roses. Foot decorated with similarly-engraved floral sprays. (b) Matching cover with three engraved floral sprays, applied wavy band, four applied raspberry prunts, two flattened mereses, and two-tiered solid ball knop.
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