beaker
Object NameCovered Gold-Ruby Beaker
Made FromNon-lead glass
Date1860-1880
Place MadeNorthern Bohemia
Techniqueblown, carved; gilt metal mounts, carnelian
SizeOverall H: 13.7 cm; Rim Diam: 6.1 cm
Accession Number80.3.41
Credit LineGift of Mrs. K. F. Landegger
Curatorial Area(s)
On ViewEuropean Gallery
Physical DescriptionTransparent dark red non-lead glass; blown, carved; gilt metal mounts; carnelian. (a) Cylindrical shape with slightly everted rim; sides carved in high relief, with a narrow foliate border below the rim, an undulating band of cornucopias with fruit (pine cones) and large, swirling flowers, and with an acanthus leaf border near the base; incised groove above the foot; flat base with rough pontil mark. (b) Domed shape, the annular glass part with a band of relief-carved acanthus leaves, matching that on (a); with a silver-gilt rim and cap, the latter with chased swirling leaves, and a baluster-shaped carnelian finial.Provenance
Former Collection
Mrs. Lena (K. F.) Landegger
- 1980-09-30
