Caption

Cylindrical tankard in a pewter frame, Prószków Slaski faience factory; 1763–1853. Cylindrical tankard in a pewter frame. White faience, painted in colors. From the front: a barefoot woman sitting under a tree, her blouse unbuttoned revealing her breasts; her head turned to the right as she supports with her right hand a small child, dressed in a short T-shirt, running towards her from the left—interpreted as an allegorical representation of Maternitas motherhood. The representation is painted with some freedom. Late 18th century. Province of Silesia 1742–1918, Silesia, Prószków Slaski. Vessel. Height 24.0 cm; width 15.0 cm; depth 10.5 cm., A white ceramic tankard with a curved handle and a metal hinged lid topped by a round metal knob, the tankard showing small painted floral decoration in green and red on one side; the metal lid and base are dark gray, the background is light gray, and the ceramic surface has subtle off-white and slightly speckled areas.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A16_036

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Rights managed

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73.9Mb (813.9Kb) / 14.4in x 20.0in / 4305 x 6000 (300dpi)

Keywords

Cylindrical tankard pewter frame Prószków Slaski faience factory 1763–1853 White faience painted colors front barefoot woman sitting under tree blouse unbuttoned revealing breasts head turned right supports right hand small child dressed short T-shirt running towards left interpreted allegorical representation Maternitas motherhood representation freedom Late 18th century Province Silesia 1742–1918 Silesia Prószków Slaski Vessel Height 24.0 cm width 15.0 cm depth 10.5 cm white ceramic tankard curved handle metal hinged lid topped round metal knob tankard showing small floral decoration green red side metal lid base dark gray background light gray ceramic surface subtle off-white slightly speckled areas.