Wine Bottle
CultureEnglish
Date1647
MediumEarthenware with tin glaze (delftware)
DimensionsOverall: 6 1/8 inches (15.56 cm)
Credit LineGift of Frank P. Burnap
Object number57-15
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On viewGallery Location
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DescriptionWhite, pear shape with loop handle and slightly spreading foot. Decorated in blue with crest, mantling, and arms of William Allen: ermine on a chief, three pierced mullets, crest a stag's head erased; inscribed "SACK" above and "1647" below. Arms flanked by M, left, and ALLEN, right.Gallery LabelThe word "sack" on this bottle was a term designating a category of wines from southern Europe, which included dry white wines, sherry and Madeira. This bottle is decorated with the arms of William Allen, possibly the original owner.
The consumption of punch and wine brought about the production of an array of ceramic vessels for serving these popular beverages. Originating in India and brought to England by British sailors, punch derives its name from the Hindi word panch, or five, referring to the five traditional punch ingredients: water, sugar, citrus, spices and spirits, usually brandy, rum or red wine. Punch, served to a group of guests from bowls or punch pots, was mainly the purview of men, and the ability to prepare the best punch was a point of pride. England imported wines from Spain, Portugal, Germany and the Canary Islands, which were decanted from casks to wine bottles, such as those displayed here.
The consumption of punch and wine brought about the production of an array of ceramic vessels for serving these popular beverages. Originating in India and brought to England by British sailors, punch derives its name from the Hindi word panch, or five, referring to the five traditional punch ingredients: water, sugar, citrus, spices and spirits, usually brandy, rum or red wine. Punch, served to a group of guests from bowls or punch pots, was mainly the purview of men, and the ability to prepare the best punch was a point of pride. England imported wines from Spain, Portugal, Germany and the Canary Islands, which were decanted from casks to wine bottles, such as those displayed here.
Mr. Frank P. Burnap (1861-1957), Kansas City, MO by 1957;
His gift to The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City, MO, 1957.
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