Tankard
The tapering cylindrical body of this tankard is embossed with female and male masks and a very dense pattern of strap- and scrollwork and festoons. Only the gadrooned foot rim, undecorated frame of the lid, and plain finial offer a moment of classical restraint.
Artwork Details
- Title: Tankard
- Maker: Gregorius Gunesch (active ca. 1597)
- Date: late 16th century
- Culture: Hungarian, Nagyszeben
- Medium: Gilded silver
- Dimensions: Overall: 7 1/2 x 5 1/4 in. (19 x 13.4 cm)
- Classification: Metalwork-Silver
- Credit Line: Gift of The Salgo Trust for Education, New York, in memory of Nicolas M. Salgo, 2010
- Object Number: 2010.110.6
- Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
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