beaker

Object NameBeaker

Made FromLead glass, sulphide

Date1830-1840

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)

Modern

Place Made

probably France

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.
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