Tankard

probably German

17th–18th century

Not on view

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Title: Tankard
Date: 17th–18th century
Culture: probably German
Medium: Glass, pewter
Dimensions: Overall: 6 × 4 in. (15.2 × 10.2 cm)
Classification: Glass
Credit Line: Bequest of George White Thorne, 1883
Object Number: 83.1.48
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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