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Paschal glass
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Paschal glass

anonymous · 1600 - 1699 · glassblowing; glass

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

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The German name for this type of glass comes from the rings of glass (passen) that indicate the measures. The trick was to drink precisely from one ring to the next in one gulp. Failing that, the drinker had to try again until he succeeded.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit linePasglas. 1600 - 1699. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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