Image of Gallery in South Kensington
On display at V&A South Kensington
Metalware, Room 116, The Belinda Gentle Gallery

Flask

ca.1550 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Pewter drinking cup in the form of a shoe. Supported on two feet with the cap attached to the shoe by a chain. Inscriptions on the upper section and base.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Pewter
Brief description
Pewter drinking cup in the form of a shoe. Inscriptions on the upper section and base. German, ca. 1550.
Physical description
Pewter drinking cup in the form of a shoe. Supported on two feet with the cap attached to the shoe by a chain. Inscriptions on the upper section and base.
Dimensions
  • Including cap height: 14cm
  • Length: 20cm
  • Width: 6.5cm
Collection
Accession number
1333-1872

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Record createdJanuary 20, 2003
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