PROPERTY OF THE METROPOLITAIN MUSEUM OF ART*
A VIENNA STYLE BLUE-GROUND MINIATURE TANKARD
LATE 19TH CENTURY, BEARING BLUE BEEHIVE MARK
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A VIENNA STYLE BLUE-GROUND MINIATURE TANKARD
late 19th century, bearing blue beehive mark
Painted in colours with a portrait of cherry monk reserved within a chased flower cartouche against the blue ground gilt with foliate scrolls, the thumbrest as a crown
3¾in. (9.5cm.) high
late 19th century, bearing blue beehive mark
Painted in colours with a portrait of cherry monk reserved within a chased flower cartouche against the blue ground gilt with foliate scrolls, the thumbrest as a crown
3¾in. (9.5cm.) high