Electors Beaker (Kurfurstenhumpen)
Electors Beaker (Kurfurstenhumpen)
Place of OriginFranconia, Germany
Date1651
DimensionsH: 8 7/16 in. (21.4 cm); Rim Diam: 4 1/16 in. (10.3 cm); Base Diam: 4 3/8 in. (11.1 cm)
MediumBlown, with enameled and gilded decoration
ClassificationGlass
Credit LinePurchased with funds from the Libbey Endowment, Gift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1950.28
Not on View
DescriptionLight grayish glass; polychrome enamels, gilt; divided into four sections by architectural elements; one section depicts the Emperor; the other, three electors: "Mentz" (Maintz); "Collem" (Cologne); "Trier."
Mid-14th century
Mid-14th century
Mid-14th century
1651
about 1650
1849
Early 16th century
early 14th century
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