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

Tumbler

Manufacturer Unknown

CultureBohemian

Dateca. 1730

MediumGlass | Zwischengoldglas

DimensionsOverall: 2 3/8 in. (6 cm)
Overall, Rim: 2 3/8 in. (6 cm)
Base: 1 7/8 in. (4.8 cm)

InscribedThe first caption reads: "Ich Liebe Dich unendlich, ach wieder unerkantlich. Diss send ich Dir zum Zeigens dass ich verbleib Dein eigen" which means "I love you unendingly, Oh again unrecognized. This I send you as a sign that I remain your own"; the other caption says: "Gedult in Leidt bringst oefters Freudt" which means "Patience in suffering often brings joy".

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number0.2374

On View

Chrysler Museum of Art, Gallery 117, Study Gallery Case 3, Section 3 Sh2

DescriptionZwischengoldglas tumbler of clear glass panel cut into 16 sections. Depicted on the piece are two scenes, one of a large bird perched on a small tree beneath which are two flaming hearts. the bird is saying "sine Fine" and beneath the scene is a caption. The other scene is a castle, a large flaming heart, a flying bird and a caption. On the bottom of the tumbler is a Zwischengoldglas medallion of a sheep in front of a cross.