Embossed fragment of the body of a tankard

European Museums, Budapest History Museum, Hungary

Embossed fragment of the body of a tankard, made in the late 16th century. It represents the tending of the swine from the Biblical story of the Prodigal Son. Tin-glazed faiance pottery produced by Habans.

Wide-rimmed bowl.

Poligonal bottle with pewter cap.

Pear-shaped wine-jug

The Habans, Geman-speaking "New Christians" settled down in Hungary in 16-17th century running away the persecution of their anabaptist religion.

The replica of a silver-gilt tankard with embossed floral ornamentation.


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Embossed fragment of the body of a tankard, made in the late 16th century
Taken on  Saturday 08th of August 2015
Device: OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP.
Model: SP800UZ
Tags:  ceramic | christian | flower | plate | wreath
Genre:  16th Century
Source:  Budapest, Hungary

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