Passglas

anonymous, 1600 - 1699

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.

  • Artwork typepasglas, stangenglas
  • Object numberBK-NM-705
  • Dimensionsheight 27.7 cm x diameter 9.3 cm
  • Physical characteristicshelder, geel-groen en blauw glas

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Passglas

  • Object type

  • Object number

    BK-NM-705

  • Description

    Pasglas met ingestoken bodem. Voet gevormd door instulping van de glasblaas. Cilindervormig lichaam, naar boven toe achthoekig uitlopend. Om het lichaam zijn vijf geribde blauwe pasringen gelegd.

Creation

  • Creation

    • glassblower: anonymous, Germany
    • [rejected attribution]

  • Dating

    1600 - 1699

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    helder, geel-groen en blauw glas

  • Dimensions

    height 27.7 cm x diameter 9.3 cm

Acquisition and rights

Documentation

  • H.E. Henkes, 'Het achtkantige pijpglas', Antiek 22 (1987), p. 85-86, afb. 3.

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