beaker

Object NameBeaker

Makerpossibly C. L. Hoffmeister

Made FromNon-lead glass

Dateabout 1820-1830

Place MadeAustria

Techniqueblown, enameled, stained, gilt

SizeH: 10.7 cm, D(rim): 7.6 cm, (base): 5.9 cm

Accession Number79.3.202

Credit LineGift of The Ruth Bryan Strauss Memorial Foundation

Curatorial Area(s)

Exhibitions

Roses in Glass

On ViewThe Jerome and Lucille Strauss Study Gallery

Physical DescriptionBeaker. Colorless non-lead glass; blown, enameled, stained, gilt. Cylindrical shape with flared rim; foliate gilt border on a stained yellow ground at the rim; stained yellow rectangular frame, with gilt foliate decoration, around a transparent- enameled landscape with a cupid aiming a bow and arrow toward the viewer, with a quiver and arrows at his feet, and roses alongside; elaborate gilt foliate scrolls flank the frame; signed "C. L. Hoffmeister pinx" at the lower right; stained yellow on the polished, flat base.
Provenance

Source Ruth Bryan Strauss Memorial Foundation