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goblet
Summary
Wheel-engraved image of infant Bacchus astride a cask, holding a bottle in his right hand and a goblet in his left; mirror-image scrolling vines separate him on either side from the opposite image of a flowing fountain, while a vine wreath circles the rim of the goblet. Number "15" has been scratched twice on pontil mark.
Display Label
Bacchus goblet 1710-30 England This massive ceremonial glass is engraved with the Roman god of wine, Bacchus. It would have been passed around a group of drinkers, each taking a sip from it. Dr David Lloyd Roberts bequest 1920.803
Object Name
goblet
Creators Name
Date Created
1710-1730
Dimensions
height and foot: 33cm
rim:
accession number
1920.803
Collection Group
Place of creation
England
Support
Array
Medium
On Display
[G19] Manchester Art Gallery - Gallery 19 (Design Gallery)
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Credit
Dr David Lloyd Roberts bequest, 1920
Legal
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