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“Die Feuerzangenbowle”
"Feuerzangenbowle" literally means ‘fire tongs punch’...
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White wine glasses
During the 19th century, vintners from the Canton of Vaud, Switzerland, used such small wine goblets to taste test their wine.
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Jug
This stoneware jug dates from the 15th century and comes from Siegburg, a German town near Cologne.
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Carafe
Square-shaped glass container with gilded edges and neck and a glass stopper.
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Simpulum – Ladle
In ancient Rome, rituals played a significant role. One of these was libation, the act of offering a god a few sips of a liquid (usually wine, milk or olive oil) mixed with water. This was done several times a day, particularly at mealtimes.
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Skimming ladle
In the kitchens of ancient Rome the skimming ladle played an important role alongside utensils such as the 'harpago' (meat hook) or the 'trulla' (small ladle, dipper).
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Römer
Wine glass with a curved rim and an enlarged stem.