beaker

Object NameBeaker

Made FromLead glass, sulphide

Date1830-1840

Place Madeprobably France

Techniquepressed, cut; enameled, molded encased sulphide

SizeOverall H: 10.3 cm, W: 8.1 cm, Diam (max): 8.6 cm

Accession Number84.3.311

Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Jokelson

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

On ViewThe Jerome and Lucille Strauss Study Gallery

Physical DescriptionColorless lead glass; pressed, cut; enameled, molded, encased sulphide. Straight-sided, cylindrical shape; plain rim; panel-molded sides, with raised ovals on each panel; an oval, cut, convex panel on the side, enclosing an oval white ceramic (sulphide) plaque with impressed leaf, scroll and flower border framing an enameled depiction of a female, wearing gray robes, a brown headpiece and white veil, light lavender background; band of horizontal ribbing in panels, below; hexagonal foot, concave underneath, with polished, flat rim.
Provenance

Source Paul Jokelson (d. 2002) - 1984

Source Mrs. Paul Jokelson - 1984