goblet
Object NameGoblet with Portrait of Prince Eugene
Made FromNon-lead glass
Date1719
Place MadeGermany, Thuringia
Techniqueblown, cut, engraved
SizeOverall H: 28.4 cm; Rim Diam: 13.5 cm; Base Diam: 14.4 cm
Accession Number64.3.117
Curatorial Area(s)
On ViewThe Jerome and Lucille Strauss Study Gallery
Physical DescriptionColorless non-lead glass; blown, cut, engraved. Large, conical bowl with rounded base; cut border of semicircular facets, outlined with a chain of tiny cut beading; the sides nearly covered with engraving, on one side the bust of a man above an altar inscribed "EVGENIVS/FRANCISCVS/DOMITOR HOSTIS"; figures of soldiers hold a laurel wreath above his head, the figure at the left wearing a plumed helmet and classical armor, pointing a baton at the inscription; two figures at the right, wearing plumed helmets and classical armor, one with a lance, the other holding a ram; a trophy of arms below, at either side, with a large oval shield bearing an eagle with lightning bolts and a crescent moon; on the reverse, an angel of Fame blowing a trumpet, before an obelisk; an oval panel at the center, inscribed "EVGENII/[FRANCIS]CI/[FAMAHAV]D/PER[IBIT] IN HIS/ TERRIS"; two swags of fruit and foliage suspended from the border, at either side; angular merese above a hollow molded hexagonal pedestal stem, the faces panel-cut, with diamond facets at the corners; band of matte-cut pointed "leaves" at the base of the stem; sloping, circular foot with engraved rounded panels encircling the base of the stem; sloping, circular foot with engraved rounded panels encircling the base of the stem, outlined with cut beading, each panel containing, alternatively, foliate scrollwork or an oval facet framed with small beading; three vignettes of trophies of arms alternating with three stacks of cannonballs topped by fire bombs, near the rim; folded rim; rough pontil mark.Provenance
Former Collection
Altenburg Palace
Former Collection
Beck
Former Collection
Schiftan
Source
Cecil Davis
