Four Continents, Johannes Meyer, 1655 - 1712, glass, Standing cup with medallions of two continents between scrollwork. Europe, crowned, holding scepter and shield with Habsburg coat of arms; attributes: horse, helmet, and banners (after an engraving by Johannes Meyer), printed on a New Year’s broadside, “Geographia,” for 1706 issued by the Burgerliche Bibliotec, Zurich; Africa, holding tambourine and parasol, attended by buffalo and crocodile. Baluster stem with knob: foot cut and engraved with strapwork., Thuringia, Germany, 1701–50, glasswares, Decorative Arts, Standing cup

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