flask

Object NameFlask

Made FromNon-lead glass

Date1850-1875

Place MadeBohemia

Techniqueblown, engraved, silver (yellow) stained

SizeH (with stopper): 20 cm, W: 9.5 cm

Accession Number76.3.22

Credit LineGift of Derek and Frances Van Dyke

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

On ViewThe Jerome and Lucille Strauss Study Gallery

Physical DescriptionColorless non-lead glass; blown, engraved, silver (yellow) stained. Flattened, ovoid form, with short cylindrical neck; one face with engraved and silver-stained (yellow) panel depicting a glassblower, bench and furnace, the glassblower holding his pipe aloft, with a glass gather (probably for crown window) aloft; stylized flowers above and below; the reverse side with engraved sprays of oak leaves and acorns; the bottom of the flask broken (pontil scar).
Provenance

Source Frances Van Dyke

Source Derek Van Dyke