Tankard

Public Domain

ExpandFavorite

Images(3)

CultureBohemian

Titles

Tankard

Datec. 1840–1860

Place depictedGermany

Made inCzech Republic

MediumRuby-stained, nonlead glass with pewter

Dimensions5 3/4 × 5 1/8 × 4 1/4 in. (14.6 × 13 × 10.8 cm)

Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of William J. Hill

Object numberB.2007.24

Not on view

Explore Further

Department

Bayou Bend

Object Type

GLASS

DescriptionThis tankard features a wheel engraved view of Rheinstein Castle near Frankfurt, Germany. Though its origins are medieval, the castle underwent significant renovations during the 1820s under the ownership of Prussian prince Friedrich Wilhelm Ludwig and under the direction of architect Johann Claudius von Lassaulx.
ProvenanceWilliam J. Hill (1934–2018), Houston; given to MFAH, 2007.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks

Engraved on fron: WH (?)
Engraved on the buildings: Rheinstein

[no marks]

Cataloguing data may change with further research.

If you have questions about this work of art or the MFAH Online Collection please contact us.