A flask that is dark gray, blue, and white. The body is angular and has textured sections whereas the foot and top are rounded.
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Unknown Maker, German

Screw-Top Bottle
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Maker

Unknown Maker, German

Culture

German

Title

Screw-Top Bottle

Year

ca. 1650-1700

Medium

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

Materials

clay products, salt glaze

Geography

Place Made: Saxony

Dimensions

18.6 cm (7 5/16 inches) (height)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Marks: Small mark on bottom.

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Mr. Eugene L. Garbaty

Object Number

48.387

Type

Exhibition History

Trading Earth
Ceramics, Commodities, and Commerce
Apr 09, 2022 – Aug 03, 2025

Label copy

Demonstrating the commonality of certain forms, tall mugs for drinking beer or ale can be found in numerous cultures, as seen here in examples from China, the US, Turkey, Germany, and England. Sometimes called steins or tankards, most of these drinking vessels are ceramic, but some were made of or include other materials, such as silver and leather.

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Public Domain This object is in the Public Domain and available under a CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0) Public Domain Dedication

Tombstone

Unknown Maker, German
Screw-Top Bottle, ca. 1650-1700
Stoneware with salt glaze, enamels, and pewter
18.6 cm (7 5/16 inches) (height)
Gift of Mr. Eugene L. Garbaty 48.387

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