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Object NameLithyalin Beaker

Maker Workshop of Friedrich Egermann (Bohemian, 1777-1864)

Made FromNon-lead glass

Dateabout 1835-1840

Techniqueblown, cut, stained, gilt

SizeOverall H: 11.3 cm; Rim Diam: 8.8 cm

Accession Number79.3.189

Credit LineGift of The Ruth Bryan Strauss Memorial Foundation

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

Exhibitions

Treasures from The Corning Museum of Glass

Drinking Glasses Through the Ages

Glass Drinking Vessels from the Strauss Collection

Place Made

Bohemia, Novy Bor (Haida)

Physical DescriptionOpaque red (stained lavender) non-lead glass; blown, cut, stained, gilt. Waisted, panel-cut shape with lobed foot; inside a swirled dark red-brown; outside a swirled lavender, decorated with a gilt vignette with an Oriental figure gesturing, with a tree and grasses alongside; two gilt floral bouquets on the reverse, with gilt insects, leaves, and a bird; gilt rim; underside of the base decorated with a gilt insect; foot rim finely notched.
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