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Humpen
Humpen

Humpen

Object NameHumpen
Made FromNon-lead glass
Date1875-1900
Place MadeGermany
Techniqueblown, trailed, enameled, gilt
SizeH: 26.2 cm, D (rim): 11.8 cm
Accession Number79.3.521
Credit LineGift of the Ruth Bryan Strauss Memorial Foundation
Curatorial Area(s)
Not On View
Physical DescriptionColorless non-lead glass; blown, trailed, enameled, gilt. Tall, slightly waisted, cylindrical shape; gilt band with enameled circles of white dots, centering a red or blue dot in each circle, bordered by blue and white dots; large, elaborate coat of arms on either side, with elaborate mantling; dated "1609" above each; enameled and gilt diamonds with florid scrolls between; red, blue, and yellow lines at the bottom; trailed foot ring, gilt, with red, blue, and green dots; deep kick on the bottom with rough, ring-shaped pontil mark; inscribed "S-787" in white paint.
Provenance
Former Collection Hermann Emden
Hermann Emden (Lepke's auction house, Pt. I, 11/08, lot 990)
Source Ruth Bryan Strauss Memorial Foundation