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Object NameCovered Mug

Made Fromnon-lead glass, pewter

Date1600-1625

Techniqueblown, enameled; turned, gilt metal mount

Size(a&b) H: 20 cm; (a) H: 16.2 cm, D (rim): 5.3 cm, (base): 8.7 cm

Accession Number66.3.45

Credit LineGift of Edwin J. Beinecke

Curatorial Area(s)

Early Modern

Place Made

Bohemia

Physical DescriptionTransparent dark blue non-lead glass; blown, enameled; turned, gilt metal mounts. Ovoid body, with cylindrical neck; trailed thread rings below the rim and at the top of the body, the upper ring enameled dark red, the lower alternating dark red and green; pair of bands of white dots above the upper ring; the neck with enameled white scales with blue, yellow, red and green dots; the sides of the body with formal floral and foliage scroll band, flanked by decorative borders; applied strap handle; gilt pewter hinge and domed cover with finial composed of a ball with pointed spur above; stamped crowned rose inside; flared, drawn foot; concave, conical base with rough pontil mark; circular paper label with star-cut edge, with illegible inscription.
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