Reichsadlerhumpen (Imperial eagle beaker)

Bohemia, 1586, polychrome enamelling, gilt

Reichsadlerhumpen, cylindrical glasses with a doubleheaded eagle as the emblem of the Holy Roman Empire, were popular from the 16th to the late 18th century. Initially, the vessels featured a crucified Christ on the bird’s chest, which emphasized the empire’s Christian foundation. From the 17th century onwards, Jesus was replaced by the imperial orb.

  • Artwork typeReichsadlerhumpen
  • Object numberBK-KOG-102
  • Dimensionsheight 27 cm x diameter 12 cm
  • Physical characteristicshelder, geelgroen glas met veelkleurige emailbeschildering, gedeeltelijk verguld