Beaker (Humpen)
Unknown Artist
1568
Medium
enameled glass
Dimensions
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Classification
Glass
Department
Decorative Art and Design
Museum
Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit
Gift of Mrs. Henry White Cannon
Accession Number
1948.232
About this artwork
This humpen once belonged to the Chapter of Magdeburg Cathedral. On the upper register is the figure of St. Mauritius, patron saint of Magdeburg and the inscription S. Mauritius, 1568. Armorial shields are accompanied by names of members of the cathedral chapter.