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Tankard

Jacob Bodendeich, 1665–1670

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.

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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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