mug
Object NameCovered Mug
Made Fromnon-lead glass
Date1775-1785
Place MadeSpain
Techniqueblown, gilt, engraved
Size(a&b) H: 20.7 cm; (a) H: 12.8 cm, D: 9.4 cm; (b) H: 10.9 cm, D: 10.9 cm,
Accession Number79.3.1153
Credit LineGift of The Ruth Bryan Strauss Memorial Foundation
Curatorial Area(s)
On ViewThe Jerome and Lucille Strauss Study Gallery
Physical DescriptionColorless non-lead glass; blown, gilt, engraved. (a) Waisted, bell-shaped form; gilt engraved decoration on the side of a stylized spray of flowers, with floral sprays at either side; applied flat strap loop handle, curled at the lower terminal; disk foot; rough pontil mark. (b) Domed form, with rounded sides and cylindrical brim; gilt engraved stylized floral sprays; finial composed of a small ball knop with gilt facets on top, above a true baluster on a short stem and spreading attachment; rough pontil mark inside.Provenance
Source
Ruth Bryan Strauss Memorial Foundation
- 1979
