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Beaker (Reichsadlerhumpen)

1614 (made)
Place of origin

Beaker (Reichsadlerhumpen), enamelled glass, probably made in Bohemia, dated 1614


Object details

Object type
Materials and techniques
enamelled
Brief description
Beaker (Reichsadlerhumpen), enamelled glass, probably made in Bohemia, dated 1614
Dimensions
  • Height: 33.0cm
  • Greatest width width: 13.2cm
Styles
Marks and inscriptions
Inscribed 'Das Heilige Römisch Reich Mit Sampt Seinen Gliedern' (enamelled) (Decoration)
Gallery label
Painted with the arms of the members of the Holy Roman Empire
Production
dated 1614
Bibliographic reference
Ceske Slo I - Drahotova (p.123, illus.72)
Other number
8627 - Glass gallery number
Collection
Accession number
5319-1901

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Record createdDecember 13, 1997
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