beaker
Object NameBeaker
Made FromNon-lead glass
Dateabout 1800-1825
Place MadeFrance
Techniqueblown, cut, enameled, gilt
SizeOverall H: 9.8 cm, Diam: 8.1 cm
Accession Number79.3.744
Credit LineGift of The Ruth Bryan Strauss Memorial Foundation
Curatorial Area(s)
On ViewEuropean Gallery
Physical DescriptionColorless non-lead glass; blown, cut, enameled, gilt. Cylindrical, straight-sided form; with flat base; the rim cut, with gilt bands on either side of a marbleized band of wrapped green foliage; the sides with elaborate cutting of swags, fans, a star-cut oval, and a cut oval panel with enameled depiction of a winged putto holding a bow, standing near an urn and a pedestal; flute cutting at the base; star-cut bottom.Provenance
Source
Ruth Bryan Strauss Memorial Foundation
