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Objekt 6

Goblet glass

Description

On the wall of the glass there is an incised depiction of a sailing ship on a moving sea. Together with the inscription "Treue Freundschafft wancket nicht / Wenngleich Mast und Ancker bricht" (Loyal friendship does not waver / When the mast and anchor break), the result is an allegory of friendship that stands the test of time. This glass was probably made as a unique piece and given away by the buyer or client on a suitable occasion.

Object description

probably Glücksburg (Saxony/D), mid 18th c.

colorless glass, cut, cut

Inv. 1932.1114.

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