ca. 1580/90, Artist: Christoph Gandtner
The colourful ceramic objects of the South Tyrolean master potter Christoph Gandtner, whose works also interested Emperor Rudolph II, appear to be small functionless sculptures but could be used as drinking vessels. For that purpose, either the head was removed or the figure turned over. The associated difficulty in drinking, like the interpretation of the subjects represented, provided entertainment at court festivities.
Joke Vessel; Statuette
Innsbruck
ca. 1580/90
Christoph Gandtner (gest. 1605 Meran) - GND
Tin-glazed earthenware
H. 26,6 cm, L. 17 cm, B. 18 cm
Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien, Kunstkammer
Kunstkammer, 3155
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