beaker

Object NameCovered Gold-Ruby Beaker

Made FromNon-lead glass

Date1860-1880

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)

Modern

Place Made

Northern Bohemia

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.
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