mug

Object NameMug

Made FromGlass

Date1800-1899

Place MadeGermany; Bohemia

TechniqueFree-blown, stained, engraved, applied handle

SizeH: 9 cm; D (rim): 5.5 cm, (max. body at handle): 8.8 cm, (base): 5.4 cm

Accession Number55.3.8

Credit LineGift of Dr. Borchers

Curatorial Area(s)

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Physical DescriptionClear glass; heavy wear marks at bottom and base; free-blown, stained and engraved, with applied handle. Heavy ground ring base with faint pontil mark, slightly convex body with flat ground ring; ear-shaped handle applied to body and base; pink medallion flanked by pink flowers on the body, on the medallion the engraved inscription: "Zum Andenken", beneath it floral ornaments; a pink ribbon accompanies the handle and the ringbase.

Provenance

Source Dr. Borchers