beaker
Object NameBeaker
Made FromLead glass, sulphide
Date1830-1840
Place Madeprobably France
Techniquepressed, cut; molded encased sulphide
SizeOverall H: 8.7 cm, W: 8.7 cm, Diam: 8.7 cm
Accession Number84.3.280
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Jokelson
Curatorial Area(s)
Not On View
Physical DescriptionColorless lead glass; pressed, cut; molded, encased sulphide. Cylindrical, straight-sided shape, with cut plain rim; sides with molded panels, each containing an oval panel of molded sharp diamonds; one panel with cut octagonal convex panel enclosing a molded ceramic (sulphide) head of Christ, facing dexter, with halo; ridged band encircles the sides, below; flared, rectangular foot pads at the base; bottom with triangular panels of sharp diamonds separated by intersecting radial bands of fine ribbing.Provenance
Source
Mrs. Paul Jokelson
Source
Paul Jokelson
(d. 2002)
