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Tankard with pewter lid
German
Early 18th century
early 18th century
Object Place: Thuringia
Medium/Technique
Glazed earthenware; pewter
Dimensions
Legacy dimension: H. 10 3/8"
Credit Line
H. E. Bolles Fund
Accession Number57.661
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsCeramics – Pottery – Earthenware
DescriptionCylindrical, Chinoiserie painting in lemon yellow, light green, blue and manganese. Flat lid with reeded shoulder and stamped floral designs in edge, has scalloped edge on molded mount; large hinge, ball thumbpiece. Small pewter strap at base of handle with horizontal blue stripes. Marks dated 1704 and 1715 in lid. Signature in blue on shield of glaze on bottom.
ProvenanceBy 1957, H. Klewer, Berlin, Germany; 1957, sold by Klewer to the MFA for $30. (Accession Date: October 9, 1957)