Tankard

Possibly by Johann Christian Bierpfaf German

second half 17th century

Not on view

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Title: Tankard
Maker: Possibly by Johann Christian Bierpfaf (German, 1620–1709)
Date: second half 17th century
Culture: Polish, Thorn
Medium: Silver, parcel gilt
Dimensions: Height: 8 1/8 in. (20.6 cm)
Classification: Metalwork-Silver
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1912
Object Number: 12.207.2
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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