beaker

Object NameBeaker

Made FromNon-lead glass

Date1763

Place MadeSwitzerland

Techniqueblown, enameled

SizeOverall H: 11.4 cm; Rim Diam: 9.7 cm; Foot Diam: 6.6 cm

Accession Number75.3.140

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)

Early Modern

Exhibitions

Bottles of the World (Sekai no hei)

On ViewThe Jerome and Lucille Strauss Study Gallery

Physical DescriptionColorless non-lead glass; blown, enameled. Tapered, straight- sided, circular form; the sides with yellow, blue, white, and green enamel decoration, a foliate border, above a band containing thirteen coats of arms of Cantons of Switzerland, and on the front, another coat of arms above a weaver's (?) guild symbol, inscribed "ILE" and "VE", with flowers and foliage above and at the sides; inscription on the reverse, below the shields, and the date "1763"; base with rough pontil mark.
Provenance

Source Margaret S. Robinson

Source John B. Strater

Source Charles Helme Strater Jr.