cup

Object NameCup and Holder

Made FromGlass, Metal (Copper ?)

Date1900-1920

Techniqueblown, carved, soldered

SizeOverall H: 7.7 cm, L: 8.9 cm

Accession Number87.6.14

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

Place Made

China

Physical DescriptionTransparent dark blue non-lead glass; blown, carved; soldered sheet metal and wire mount. (c) Cylindrical shape, with flared rim and rounded base; disk-shaped foot with circular recess on the bottom; polished smooth on the exterior. (b) Soldered, globular shape, made up of several overlapping leaf forms, outlined with twisted wire; elaborate loop handle with applied wire flowers, and a stylized flower outlined with wires attached to the side of the cup; narrow band at the base with wire rosettes and beads; foot formed of overlapping petals; the underside a single sheet of concave metal, with a tiny rectangular metal label soldered in the center, stamped "China".
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