Passglas, anonymous, 1600 - 1699

Passglas, anonymous, 1600 - 1699

glassblowing, h 29.4cm × d 7.0cm More details

The German name for this type of glass comes from the rings of glass (passen) that indicate the measures. The trick was to drink precisely from one ring to the next in one gulp. Failing that, the drinker had to try again until he succeeded.

On display in room 2.12