beaker
Object NameBeaker
Made FromNon-lead glass
Date1850-1880
Place MadeBohemia
Techniqueblown, cut, stained, engraved
SizeH: 5", W (base): 2 3/8"
Accession Number61.3.186
Credit LineGift of Minnie L. Schuelein
Curatorial Area(s)
Not On View
Physical DescriptionColorless non-lead glass; blown, cut, stained red, engraved. Ovoid form with cut paneled sides; cut, tapered rim; waisted base with flared, paneled rim at the base, tapered below; the sides stained red; engraved rocaille borders; engraved circular frames, enclosing the gothic initials "I.K." (?) in one, a large building, inscribed "Kurhaus" in another, a floral spray in another, and a colonnaded building inscribed "Rakocly" (?); octagonal base with polished concave pontil mark.Provenance
Source
Minnie (Mrs. Julius) L. Schuelein
