Wine glass - c1720 The dear oath-breakers remain...

An about 300-year-old mythological and erotic glass, in excellent condition, large size 23.7 cm, beautifully engraved with special meaning. Depicted a woman nearly naked, only a cloth draped around her hips, a Putto with a bow, and from the clouds the watching laughing God Jupiter with the acorn branch in his hand and the Eagle on his shoulder, all surrounded by floral engraving. Text: DIE LIEBEN EID SCHWIRDENN WERD NICHT GESTRAFT (Translated: THE LOVING PERJURERS REMAIN UNPUNISHED) The phrase "the loving perjurers remain unpunished" is a well-known translation of a quotation from classical antiquity, originally written by the Roman poet Ovid (in his works Amores or Ars Amatoria). It reflects the cynical or resigned idea that people who vow fidelity in love (such as lovers who pledge eternal loyalty to each other) often get away with breaking that promise without consequences. According to mythology, even the gods turned a blind eye when false oaths were taken in the name of love. Background and meaning: * Perjurers: People who break a solemn promise or oath. * Loved ones/Loved: In this context refers to love or sweethearts (derived from the Latin periuria amantum, meaning 'the perjury of lovers'). * Meaning: In amorous poetry, it was often stated that the God Jupiter laughs at the false oaths of lovers and does not punish them, in contrast to serious commercial or political oaths. Description: Engraved Bohemian Goblet Dating: ca. 1720 Period: Early 18th century Origin: Bohemia Color: Clear Cup: Round funnel-shaped Cup features: Beautifully engraved all around Stem features: Cushioned-knob upper stem over a large hollow ovoid baluster and again cushioned knop Foot: Conical and large, a sticker from a recent collection still present, an embedded grain of sand Pontil: Broken (not polished) Glass type: Soda glass Dimensions: Height 23.7 cm, cup diameter 8.9 cm, foot diameter 12.5 cm Condition: Excellent; no chips or cracks, many air bubbles in the foot and two adjacent embedded sand grains Restoration: None Weight: 430 g The glass will be carefully packed, insured, and sent by registered mail.

Estimate:£551.04

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