beaker

Object NameBeaker

MakerProbably Harrach Glasshouse (f. 1712)

MakerPossibly Workshop of Wilhelm Hoffman

Made FromNon-lead glass

Dateabout 1850

Place MadeBohemia, Novy Svet (Neuwelt); Bohemia, possibly Prague (decoration); Bohemia, possibly Karlovy Vary (Karlsbad) (decoration)

Techniqueblown, cut, enameled, gilt

SizeOverall H: 12.1 cm, Diam: 9.2 cm

Accession Number79.3.679

Credit LineGift of The Ruth Bryan Strauss Memorial Foundation

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

Exhibitions

The Tradition of the Avant-Garde: Bohemian Glass 1820-1935

On ViewThe Jerome and Lucille Strauss Study Gallery

Physical DescriptionColorless and opaque white non-lead glasses; blown, cut, enameled, gilt. Waisted shape with rounded base; white overlay on colorless; cut rim with gilt foliate border; band of cut circles with gilt florettes; band of enameled decoration of birds on branches and bouquets of naturalistic flowers; band of cut ovals with tear-shaped facets above, alternating with cut pointed-oval facets, all outlined with gilding and with gilt scrolls and foliage; cut bottom.
Provenance

Source Ruth Bryan Strauss Memorial Foundation - 1979-03-22

Former Collection Jerome Strauss (1893-1978) - 1979