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RE06
Renaissance folk art style bottle called "Pryska". Initially part of the Spring welcoming ritual practised in Easter time. Subsequently widespread as a liquor-bottle on folk weddings. Very popular with people in 17th and 18th century. The enamel painting on historical forest glass replica. Glass has nice greenish colour and contains small bubles. Very popular and original gift even at present.
A man on a horse, playful inscriptions on the back part: "Ich bin bereit dir zu dienen Diener alle Zeit". (I am ready to serve you for all the times)
Bohemia, around 1700.
Height : approx. 15 cm / 6 inches |
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