Red "Scheuer" (cup with handle) on openwork foot, ca. 1500–1535

Sealing-wax red glass, blown

(H x W x D)10,8 × 15,5 × 12,4 cm

Place foundMainz

Status

not on display

About the workThe special feature of this style of drinking vessel is the kinked handle. It is reminiscent of a mug, but it was used to drink wine. This type of vessel was widespread around 1500, but no other opaque red examples have been found to date. This glass colour was already very popular in Roman times, yet it always remained something of a peculiarity.

AccessionKarl Amendt collection, permanent loan since 1988

Inventory numberLP 2010-56

Renaissance
Late Gothic
Middle Ages

Contact

sammlung@kunstpalast.de

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