An Imposing 17th Century German Tankard
An Imposing 17th Century German Tankard
Augsburg, 1660
Goldsmith mark of Johannes Kilian
Height: 34 cm, 13.4 in
Weight: 3,440 g, 110 oz 12 dwt
This magnificent tankard resting on a foot with cast and applied geometric designs and rosettes together with acanthus leaves. The main body embossed and chased with the most fantastic Baroque triumphant Bacchic scene. The imposing handle formed as Bacchus.
Johannes Kilian was a Protestant silversmith. He was born and baptized 1623 and became a master goldsmith before 1666. His death is recorded in 1697.
His mark is recorded on:
A pair of firedogs in the form of a Native American man and woman, partly gilded, 1673-1677. H. 98 cm. With base by Lukas Lang (No. 1655b). Kremlin Museum, Moscow (Inv. Nos. MZ-361 and MZ-362). Lit.: Cat. Moscow 1885, Nos. 1985-86; Exh. Munich 1994, Cat. No. 75; Kudriavtse-wa, A. G., Augsburg Goldsmithing in the Museums of the Moscow Kremlin - Inventory and Research, in: Eikelmann, Festschrift Seling, pp. 143-148; Exh. Indianapolis 2001, Cat. Nos. 56a, b
Madonna, partly gilded, 1679-1683. H. 105 cm. Marienkapelle, Würzburg (left side altar). - Lit.: Exh. Augsburg 1968, Cat. No. 468. Fig. 333.
Fruit bowl, partly gilded, 1681-1685, W. 17.5 cm. Historical Museum, Moscow (Inv. No. 53030/454 OK 1267).
Fruit bowl, crosswise rep. Engravers the names of Georg Paulus Boxbart and Andreas Gablinges as well as (opposite) Fridrich Rebezki and Philipp Jakob Khelle. Art dealer.
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