Vessels in the shapes of animals, food, and other items have been popular since Antiquity. These bottles come from Germany and the Low Countries and date to around the 17th Century.
This vessel is directly based on the Deblin Cup, a 15th century vessel currently housed in the British Museum. Our version was made for the The King (2018).
A drinking bottle, the style dating from the early 14th century to the 17th century, with production sites centered in Germany, but also a few possible places in France.
Though the form has roots in ancient Rome, this style vessel was popular throughout the late Medieval period into the 17th century. Generally made of green “waldglas” or German forest glass, their popularity eventually expanded to Venice where they could … Read More