teacup

Object NameTeacup and Saucer

Made FromNon-lead glass

Date1700-1799

Place Madeprobably Switzerland, possibly Sudel

Techniqueblown

SizeOverall H: 5.2 cm; (a) Teacup H: 4.5 cm, Diam: 7.4 cm; (b) Saucer H: 2.7 cm, Diam: 12.6 cm

Accession Number79.3.340

Credit LineGift of The Ruth Bryan Strauss Memorial Foundation

Curatorial Area(s)

Early Modern

Not On View

Physical DescriptionOpalescent white, dark blue non-lead glasses; blown. (a) Hemispherical form; white inside, combed blue spots outside; trailed white foot ring; rough pontil mark. (b) Shallow, circular form; white inside, combed blue spots outside; curved sides; trailed white foot ring; rough pontil mark.
Provenance

Source Ruth Bryan Strauss Memorial Foundation