beaker

Object NameBeaker

Made FromLead glass, sulphide

Date1830-1840

Place MadeFrance

Techniquepressed, cut; molded encased sulphide

SizeOverall H: 9.8 cm, W: 9 cm, Diam (max): 9.1 cm

Accession Number84.3.337

Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Jokelson

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

Not On View

Physical DescriptionColorless lead glass; pressed, cut; molded, encased sulphide. Cylindrical, straight-sided shape; plain rim; sides with a wide molded band of pointed ovals, with ovoid projections at the lower end of each; cut, octagonal, convex panel on the side, enclosing a molded white sulphide male portrait bust, facing sinister, wearing a wreath of foliage, tied at the back with a ribbon; horizontal band of ribbing below the molded band of ovals on the side; concave petals at the base; bottom with molded curved ribs and polished, concave center.
Provenance

Source Mrs. Paul Jokelson