tankard
Object NameTankard
Made FromNon-lead glass
Date1618
Place MadeBohemia
Techniqueblown, enameled
SizeH: 13 cm, D: 4.7 cm
Accession Number67.3.50
Credit LineGift of Jerome Strauss
Curatorial Area(s)
On ViewThe Jerome and Lucille Strauss Study Gallery
Physical DescriptionTransparent dark blue non-lead glass; blown, enameled. Baluster form with cylindrical neck merging with a bulbous body; trailed rings below rim and at base of neck; two bands of enameled dots above top ring; ring enameled with sections of light blue and brown; dated "1618" between the two rings, with scrolls between each number; stylized green and white "flowers" above a band of vertical white striping and two horizontal bands; trailed ring foot; applied strap handle with remnants of a pewter attachment for a cover at the top of the handle; rough pontil mark; inscribed "9163." and "X" on base in white paint.Provenance
Source
Jerome Strauss
(1893-1978) - 1967-12
Former Collection
Albert Pollak
Former Collection
Count Wilchek
