Passglas
Manufacturer
Unknown
CultureSaxon
Date1713
MediumGlass
DimensionsOverall: 12 3/4 in. (32.4 cm)
Overall, Rim: 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm)
Base: 4 15/16 in. (12.5 cm)
Overall, Rim: 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm)
Base: 4 15/16 in. (12.5 cm)
Inscribed"Martin Jos: Fleck verehret dieses 1713" on the reverse the following in white: "Fritch frolich und macher, veind die, fleitchhaker, Mo fie in fried bey fammer vien, Bey gutten bier oder mein, Da haben fie einen gutten muth, Damit dap glatz nicht feyren Ehut." Translation: "Jolly & merry are the butchers wherever they are together in peace with good beer & wine-Then they are in good spirits & see to it that the glass is never empty". Marked in red on bottom: "451/N".
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number71.6845
On View
Chrysler Museum of Art, Gallery 116-2, Case 7
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