
The body of this tankard is covered with a separate 'sleeve', elaborately and skilfully chased and pierced with foliage and music-making putti. The case thumbpiece is in the form of a grotesque mask.
More information
Title of artwork, date
Tankard, 1665–1670
Date supported
2001
Medium and material
Silver, parcel-gilt
Dimensions
Height: 20.8 cm
Grant
13500
Total cost
55000

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