beaker

Object NameBeaker

Made FromLead glass, sulphide

Date1830-1840

Techniquepressed, cut; molded encased sulphide

SizeOverall H: 9.7 cm, W: 8.6 cm, Diam: 8.2 cm

Accession Number84.3.296

Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Jokelson

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

Place Made

probably France

Physical DescriptionColorless lead glass; pressed, cut; molded, encased sulphide. Cylindrical, straight-sided shape, with plain rim; paneled sides, separated by vertical bands of ribbing; each panel with rounded convex arch, above a rounded raised panel of sharp diamonds; band of ribbing below; with convex rectangular panels of sharp diamonds below; projecting, rounded feet; octagonal, cut, convex panel on the side, enclosing a molded white ceramic (sulphide) bust-length portrait of a female saint, her arms crossed; plain rectangular panel below, with shell ends and scrolled supports; petal-shaped base, with diamond-molded triangular pads separated by radial bands of ribbing, emanating from a polished circular pad at the center.
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