Cameo pokal with gymnasts

Title

Cameo pokal with gymnasts

Description

This pokal, or large standing cup, features gymnasts in various scenes. It bears the name of Jean-Baptiste Stahl, a stein artist noted for his use of cameos on steins and pokals. This pokal was manufactured by Villeroy & Boch, a company that made Mettlach steins and pokals; the manufacturer's stamp on the bottom of this item suggests it was made after 1882.

Date

1880-1932

Original Format

pokal

Physical Dimensions

13.25 inches high without lid; 17.25 inches high with lid. Base is 5.5 inches.

Materials

ceramic (?) with a porcelain relief

Inscription

Signed by the artist Jean-Baptiste Stahl

Volume of item (in liters)

1.2 liters