beaker

Object NameBeaker

Maker Imperial Glassworks (Russia, 1777-1917)

Made FromNon-lead glass

Date1740-1750

Place MadeSaxony, probably Dresden

Techniqueblown, cut, engraved

SizeH: 16 cm; D (rim): 10.4 cm, (foot): 8.3 cm

Accession Number79.3.565

Credit LineGift of The Ruth Bryan Strauss Memorial Foundation

Curatorial Area(s)

Early Modern

Exhibitions

Glass Drinking Vessels from the Strauss Collection

On ViewThe Jerome and Lucille Strauss Study Gallery

Physical DescriptionColorless non-lead glass; blown, cut, engraved. Tapered, straight-sided, cylindrical shape, waisted at the base; engraved border of ovals; engraved oval panel on the sides, with matte frames containing polished circular facets; one panel containing a female bust-length portrait facing sinister, with foliate sprigs inside the frame; another panel with crowned double- headed eagle, with a circular panel on its breast depicting St. George killing the dragon; in the third panel, the crowned interlaced script initials "EP1"; engraved floral sprays scattered around the panels; cut rounded flutes and panel facets at the base of the bowl; conical foot; rough pontil mark.
Provenance

Source Ruth Bryan Strauss Memorial Foundation - 1979