New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.

Wine Goblet

Manufacturer Unknown

CultureGerman

Dateca. 1700-1750

MediumBlown glass | Gilt

DimensionsOverall: 6 3/16 in. (15.7 cm)
Overall, Rim: 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm)
Base: 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm)

InscribedEngraved: "Zu meines Herren Jagen/muss/ich die Vogel Tragen" which means "For my master's hunting I must carry the birds".

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number0.2369

On View

Chrysler Museum of Art, Gallery 116-2, Case 7

DescriptionGoblet of clear blown glass with a domed base, turned rim and a hollow stem. Engraved on the base is a cut and gilded ring of bullseyes. The bottom of the bowl has seven trapped air bubbles. Engraved and gilded on the bowl is a hunter carrying six decoy birds with a floral border. The top of the bowl is circled with cut and gilded bullseyes. Probably Hessian.