beaker
Object NameBeaker
Made FromLead glass, sulphide
Date1830-1840
Place MadeFrance
Techniqueblown, cut; molded encased sulphide
SizeOverall H: 10.1 cm, W: 9.1 cm, Diam (max): 8.5 cm
Accession Number84.3.354
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Jokelson
Curatorial Area(s)
Not On View
Physical DescriptionColorless lead glass; blown, cut; molded, encased sulphide. Cylindrical, straight-sided shape; cut plain rim; sides elaborately cut with panels of rounded, drooping ovals flanking pointed ovals of fine cut diamonds; two vertical bands of fine diamonds; a horizontal band of cut fine ribbing; cut swirled heavy ribs at the base; convex oval cut panel on the front, enclosing a molded white sulphide portrait bust of a man facing dexter; cut radially ribbed base.Provenance
Source
Mrs. Paul Jokelson
1875-1900
