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Tankard

early 17th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Tankard
  • Maker: I. B. (Austrian) (17th century)
  • Date: early 17th century
  • Culture: Austrian, Eger
  • Medium: Silver-gilt
  • Dimensions: Height: 8 in. (20.3 cm)
  • Classification: Metalwork-Silver
  • Credit Line: Gift of Victor G. Fischer, 1912
  • Object Number: 12.85
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
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