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