Tankard
Manufacturer
Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
(German, founded 1710)
CultureGerman
OriginMeissen, Dresden, Germany
PeriodAugustus II (1694-1733)
Datec.1711-13
MediumPolished red stoneware; silver mounts
DimensionsOverall: 12.5 x 14.3 x 11.8 cm (4 15/16 x 5 5/8 x 4 5/8 in.)
MarkingsNone
DescriptionBöttger stoneware tankard, highly polished, fluted globular body, and mounted with a silver cover. There is also a thumb piece and footrim.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.566
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
German PorcelainStatus
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