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On display at V&A South Kensington
Glass, Room 131

Beaker and Cover

1670-1680 (made), 19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Beaker and cover, enamelled glass, Central Germany or Bohemia, about 1670-80 or possibly a 19th century reproduction


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Beakers (Drinking Vessels)
  • Cover
Materials and techniques
Glass, enamelled
Brief description
Beaker and cover, enamelled glass, Central Germany or Bohemia, about 1670-80 or possibly a 19th century reproduction
Dimensions
  • Conversion size only height: 5cm
Style
Marks and inscriptions
  • 'DIE ALTEN EHR' (Inscribed)
  • 'DIE IVNGEN LEHR' (Inscribed)
  • 'DIEN HAVS ERNEHR' (Inscribed)
Gallery label
Beaker and cover , enamelled Central Germany or Bohemia, about 1670-80, or possibly a 19th century reproduction (1904 &A-1855) The painting of the emblems and mottos on this piece, and the greenish tint of the glass, suggest that it may have been made in the mid-19th century. .(18/06/2009)
Object history
Bought from the Bernal Collection.
Production
About 1670-80, or possibly a 19th century reproduction. This attribution and date suggested by Olga Drahotovà 1992. The painting of the emblems and mottos on this piece, and the greenish tint of the glass, suggest that it may have been made in the mid 19th century.
Other number
2277 - Glass gallery number
Collection
Accession number
1904&A-1855

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Record createdJune 18, 2009
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