Covered Pokal
Manufacturer
Unknown
CultureSilesian
Dateca. 1750
MediumBlown glass | Brass
DimensionsOverall: 9 1/4 in. (23.5 cm)
Overall, Rim: 2 13/16 in. (7.1 cm)
Base: 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm)
Overall, Rim: 2 13/16 in. (7.1 cm)
Base: 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm)
InscribedThe four cartouches are engraved as follows: "Ich suche im Feuer. Ich suche in der Luft. Ich suche in der Erde. Ich suche in Wasser. O ihr Narren all vier. Wass ihr sucht das hab ich hier" which means "I am looking in the fire. I am looking in the air. I am looking in the earth. I am looking in the water. Oh you fools all four. What you are looking for, I have here (in the wine)".
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number0.2368
Not on view
Worcester Porcelain Company
ca. 1770
Worcester Porcelain Company
ca. 1770