Tankard
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Tankard

TitleTankard
ArtistMeissen Porcelain Factory Germany, founded 1710
Datec. 1708–13 18th century
MediumBöttger stoneware, silver mounts
Classificationdrinking vessel
OriginMeissen Meissen
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Norman Chatain in memory of Professor Alfred Chatain
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Tankard” is a work by Meissen Porcelain Factory Germany, founded 1710, dated c. 1708–13. It is executed in böttger stoneware, silver mounts and classified as drinking vessel. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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