Berkemeyer (Drinking Vessel)

Germany, or the Low Countries (The Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg)

About 1600

  • Titles Berkemeyer (Drinking Vessel) (Proper)
  • Medium blown glass
  • Dimensions 3 1/8 x 3 1/16 in. Diam. (8 x 7.8 cm)
  • Credit Line Museum purchase with funds provided by the Ehney Addison Camp Foundation, 2004.40
  • Work Type vessel
  • Classification Containers
  • On View

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Bust in profile left.
Bust right in the imperial uniform of the Chasseurs à Cheval with trademark bicorne hat.