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tankard

1640/1660

British Museum

British Museum
London, United Kingdom

Cylindrical tankard; transparent reddish amber; carved in relief; mounted in silver-gilt, slightly enamelled; sides formed of nine slabs, each with figure emblematic of a vice: woman with peacock for Pride, another eating and drinking for Gluttony, also Lechery, Anger, Envy, Avarice and Sloth; two other panels of armed men; domed lid with busts and scrolls; ivory disc with arms of Sweden; reverse a woman with cup and ewer; handle in form of female terminal figure; foot with scrolls and mounts, lightly enamelled studs; bottom with sun with rays surrounded by scrolls.

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  • Title: tankard
  • Date Created: 1640/1660
  • Physical Dimensions: Height: 20.50cm (max); Height: 12.50cm (panels); Length: 19.30cm (including handle); Diameter: 10.30cm (body); Diameter: 14.00cm (base); Diameter: 11.60cm (cover); Weight: 660.00g
  • External Link: Explore this item on the British Museum's website
  • Registration number: WB.229
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