A derivative of the continental 'roemer', described as a mead glass but perhaps not used for mead. A handsome piece of the so-called 'baluster' period.
More information
Title of artwork, date
A Mead Glass, 1720
Date supported
1981
Medium and material
Glass
Dimensions
16 cm
Grant
250
Total cost
760
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