Beaker
15th century-early 16th century (made)
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A krautstrunck [German for cabbage stalk] is a type of barrel-shaped beaker with a low foot. The body of the beaker is decorated with 'prunts'. These are blobs of glass applied by the glassmaker at the furnace while he was shaping the beaker.
The prunts also had a practical purpose, providing a grip for greasy hands during a meal. This was no luxury at a time when forks were not commonly used. Krautstrunck beakers are always made in a particular shade of green glass. The colour is the result of naturally occurring impurities in the raw materials.
The prunts also had a practical purpose, providing a grip for greasy hands during a meal. This was no luxury at a time when forks were not commonly used. Krautstrunck beakers are always made in a particular shade of green glass. The colour is the result of naturally occurring impurities in the raw materials.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Glass, with applied prunts |
| Brief description | Beaker (Krautstrunk), Germany, 1425-1530 |
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| Object history | Bought from the Nuremberg dealer A. Pickert for £ 4 |
| Summary | A krautstrunck [German for cabbage stalk] is a type of barrel-shaped beaker with a low foot. The body of the beaker is decorated with 'prunts'. These are blobs of glass applied by the glassmaker at the furnace while he was shaping the beaker. The prunts also had a practical purpose, providing a grip for greasy hands during a meal. This was no luxury at a time when forks were not commonly used. Krautstrunck beakers are always made in a particular shade of green glass. The colour is the result of naturally occurring impurities in the raw materials. |
| Other number | 8684 - Glass gallery number |
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| Accession number | 243-1872 |
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| Record created | December 13, 1997 |
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