New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
Tankard
CultureGerman
Date19th century
MediumIvory | Silver
DimensionsOverall: 5 3/8 x 14 5/8 in. (13.7 x 37.1 cm)
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrsyler, Jr.
Object number77.615
On View
Chrysler Museum of Art, Gallery 204
DescriptionThis is an ivory tankard with a silver bottom, handle, and lid (the lid is surmounted by a plumed ivory helmet). The carved ivory section depicts a scene of Roman hunters on horseback.