This is a replica Klingon Bloodwine Ceramic Tankard of the same style that was seen in both Star Trek: The Next Generation and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. The original spun-metal vessels were used in the Cecil B. DeMille 1956 movie “The Ten Commandments” before appearing on episodic Star Trek roughly 30 years later. Instead of metal, these replicas were crafted by a ceramic sculptor out of clay and later molded and slip casted. They are glazed in a worn, metallic looking finish. Purchased from Tony Lewis (DocTony/Krasz Zan Zanti). Added to my collection in January, 2014.Description of Bloodwine from Memory Alpha:"Bloodwine was a popular alcoholic beverage among the Klingons, best served warm. As with many Klingon foods and beverages, it was not for the faint of heart. Bloodwine was known to be highly intoxicating, to the point that most non-Klingons were scarcely capable of tolerating it; it was twice as potent as whiskey."
