Humpen
Object NameHumpen
Made FromNon-lead glass
Date1684
Place MadeBohemia
Techniqueblown, enameled
SizeH: 22.5 cm, D (base): 11.4 cm
Accession Number79.3.443
Credit LineGift of The Ruth Bryan Strauss Memorial Foundation
Curatorial Area(s)
Exhibitions
Glass Drinking Vessels from the Strauss Collection
Masterpieces of European and American Glass
On ViewThe Jerome and Lucille Strauss Study Gallery
Physical DescriptionColorless (gray) non-lead glass; blown, enameled. Cylindrical shape, with trailed foot ring; enameled in two zones with equestrian figures, inscribed "TRIER 1.", "COLLN 2.", "MAINTZ. 3.", "ROM:KAY:MAY:4./1684.", "BAYERN 5.", "SACHSEN 6.", "BRANDENBURG.7.", "PFALZ.8.", with a gilt border, topped by a band of white C-scrolls, and a yellow band near the base; white dashes around the foot rim; low kick with rough pontil mark; inscribed "495." in cream-colored paint.Provenance
Former Collection
Viktor Schick
Source
Ruth Bryan Strauss Memorial Foundation
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