Caption

Tin-mounted tankard, Prószków Slaski faience factory 1763–1853. White cylindrical tankard in a pewter mount. On the front is a depiction of an obese musician playing a double bass, shown in vigorous movement. The musician is dressed in a yellow jacket, purple pantaloons, and a lilac hat with a yellow brim. Floral sprigs on the sides. On the tin cover engraved CGH/1811. Late 18th century. Silesia Province of Silesia, 1742–1918. Prószków Slaski. Vessel. Height 24.0 cm; width 15.0 cm; depth 9.5 cm., A light-colored ceramic stein with a curved handle and a metal hinged lid topped by a rounded finial, the stein has metal accents at the lid and base and a small floral motif with green leaves and blue petals on its body; visible colors include white, gray, silver, green, and blue.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A16_054

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Rights managed

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59.3Mb (642.2Kb) / 11.5in x 20.0in / 3453 x 6000 (300dpi)

Keywords

Tin-mounted tankard Prószków Slaski faience factory 1763–1853 White cylindrical tankard pewter mount front depiction obese musician playing double bass shown vigorous movement musician dressed yellow jacket purple pantaloons lilac hat yellow brim Floral sprigs sides tin cover engraved Cgh 1811 Late 18th century Silesia Province Silesia 1742–1918 Prószków Slaski Vessel Height 24.0 cm width 15.0 cm depth 9.5 cm light-colored ceramic stein curved handle metal hinged lid topped rounded finial stein metal accents lid base small floral motif green leaves blue petals body visible colors include white gray silver green blue.