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Reichsadlerhumpen (Imperial eagle beaker), anonymous, 1586

Reichsadlerhumpen (Imperial eagle beaker), anonymous, 1586

glassblowing, h 27cm × d 12cm More details

Reichsadlerhumpen, cylindrical glasses with a doubleheaded eagle as the emblem of the Holy Roman Empire, were popular from the 16th to the late 18th century. Initially, the vessels featured a crucified Christ on the bird’s chest, which emphasized the empire’s Christian foundation. From the 17th century onwards, Jesus was replaced by the imperial orb.

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