Tantalus as Joke Vessel
ca. 1580/90, Artist: Christoph Gandtner
Tantalus as Joke Vessel
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.
Object data
Object Name
Joke Vessel; Statuette
Culture
Innsbruck
Dated
ca. 1580/90
Artist
Christoph Gandtner (gest. 1605 Meran) - GND
Material
Tin-glazed earthenware
Dimensions
H. 26,6 cm, L. 17 cm, B. 18 cm
Image rights
Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien, Kunstkammer
Inv. No.
Kunstkammer, 3155
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