beaker
Object NameCovered beaker
Made FromNon-lead glass
Dateabout 1700-1720
Place MadeBohemia
TechniqueBlown, cut, threaded
SizeOverall H: 20.1 cm; Rim Diam: 8.7 cm
Accession Number77.3.8
Credit LineGift of Mrs. K. F. Landegger
Curatorial Area(s)
Exhibitions
Glass of the Alchemists: Lead Crystal-Gold Ruby, 1650–1750
On ViewEuropean Gallery
Physical DescriptionColorless, with gold ruby threads. Blown, threaded, cut. Beaker: tapered, straight-sided form, incorporating spiral ruby threads in sides and on bottom; domed cover with tapered brim, enclosing spiral ruby threads throughout; pear-shaped finial, mounted on capstan and disk, and containing spiral ruby threads; rough pontil mark on interior. Cut decoration: band of polished oval roundels at top and bottom, and wide band in middle, separated into vertical rectangular panels, alternately matte and polished, with patterns of oval roundels and stars; polished flutes at bottom; matte base with ring of polished ovals surrounding central circular, concave roundel. Cover has matching band of oval roundels and stars; finial is panel-cut and faceted.Provenance
Source
Mrs. Lena (K. F.) Landegger
