stein (Tankard)
About this object
Cultural context
functional; decorative
Iconographic meaning
The central medallion on this hunting stein is decorated with a white prancing horse and the letters CM, which could be the initials of the intended owner.
Physical description
Dark brown stoneware tankard (hunting stein), cylindrical body with outspread flat base, tapering neck, inverted rim, and loop handle. Band around body has circular yellow medallion with a white horse, flanked by an applied hunting scene. Above and below are braided relief bands.
Date Made
Austrian Hapsburg (1600-1650)
Date Acquired
2 Dec 1988
How Acquired
Donated
Credit Line
The Koerner European Ceramics CollectionMore...
Measurements
Overall: 15 cm x 14 cm
Object Number
Cg143