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Tankard with Christian scenes
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Tankard with Christian scenes

anonymous · c. 1620 - c. 1650 · turning; vitrification; appliqué (techniek); relief (sculpture technique); slibtechniek; fired; formed; ingriffen; stoneware; glaze; engobe; tin (metal)

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Beer mug of stoneware on a slightly spreading foot and with a slightly egg-shaped body. The C-shaped handle is attached to a profile under the rim and on the belly. Covered with a brown engobe. On the belly in relief seven Christian representations, including Christ on the Cross, Christ with the Lamb, Mary with Child, etc. Below and above this a profile with leaf scrolls. Attached to the handle a tin mount with lid; on the inside marked with 'H.O[?].S.'. Creussen.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineTankard with Christian scenes. c. 1620 - c. 1650. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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