bottle
Object NameBottle
Made FromNon-lead glass
Date1796
Place MadeSwitzerland
Techniqueblown, enameled
SizeOverall H: 27.9 cm, Diam: 12.5 cm
Accession Number75.3.114
Credit LineGift of John B. Strater, Charles Helme Strater, Jr., and Mrs. Margaret S. Robinson in memory of Charles Helme and Alice B. Strater
Curatorial Area(s)
Exhibitions
Bottles of the World (Sekai no hei)
On ViewThe Jerome and Lucille Strauss Study Gallery
Physical DescriptionColorless non-lead glass; blown, enameled. Cylindrical body, with rounded shoulders and tapered neck, trailed neck ring; polychrome enameled decoration, with looped bands on the neck, punctuated with bright red-orange dots; foliate scrolls on the shoulder; wide band on the sides with thirteen shields and coats of arms of Cantons of Switzerland; inscribed in script on the reverse "Die hochlov/Stichen 13 ordt/Zu der Schweiz/1796 O Jahr"; looped band below; bottom with kick and rough pontil mark.Provenance
Source
Charles Helme Strater Jr.
Source
John B. Strater
Source
Margaret S. Robinson
