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Object NameJeweled Lithyalin Beaker

Maker Workshop of Friedrich Egermann (Bohemian, 1777-1864)

Made FromNon-lead glass

Date1830-1840

Techniqueblown, cut, enameled, gilt

SizeOverall H: 12.2 cm; Rim Diam: 9.2 cm; Base Diam: 7.9 cm

Accession Number79.3.196

Credit LineGift of The Ruth Bryan Strauss Memorial Foundation

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

Exhibitions

Glass Drinking Vessels from the Strauss Collection

Place Made

Bohemia, Novy Bor (Haida)

Physical DescriptionColorless (enameled green) non-lead glass; blown, cut, enameled, gilt. Waisted shape; flared rim, cut and gilt; sides with raised, cut, tall, pointed, bright green ovals, each with a raised circular cut purple-brown "jewels"; elaborately gilt "gothic" tracery between, on an opaque pea-green ground; foot with cut raised purple-brown pads, each with a raised cut, circular bright green pad, alternating with bright green cut raised diamond-shaped "jewels", with elaborate gilt foliate devices; purple-brown, green and gilt floral decoration on the base; interior of the beaker enameled pea-green; bulbous base.
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