beaker
Object NameBeaker
Made FromLead glass, sulphide
Date1830-1850
Place Madeprobably France; possibly Bohemia
Techniquemold-blown, cut; molded encased sulphide
SizeOverall H: 10.9 cm, W: 9.3 cm, Diam: 9.1 cm
Accession Number84.3.291
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Jokelson
Curatorial Area(s)
On ViewThe Jerome and Lucille Strauss Study Gallery
Physical DescriptionColorless lead glass; mold-blown, cut; molded, encased sulphide. Cylindrical, straight-sided shape; plain rim; sides with plain rectangular panels alternating with panels of vertical ribbing; cut, octagonal, convex panel on the side, enclosing a molded white ceramic (sulphide) bust-length portrait of a monk, robed with hood, arms crossed; plain rectangular panel below, with shell ends and scrolled supports; octagonal base with polished, flat rim and convex center.Provenance
Source
Mrs. Paul Jokelson
Source
Paul Jokelson
(d. 2002)
