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beaker
beaker

beaker

Object NameBeaker
Made FromLead glass, sulphide
Date1830-1840
Place MadeFrance
Techniquemold-blown, cut; encased molded sulphide
SizeOverall H: 9.8 cm, W: 8.5 cm, Diam (max): 8.2 cm
Accession Number84.3.343
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Jokelson
Curatorial Area(s)
Not On View
Physical DescriptionColorless lead glass; mold-blown, cut; encased, molded sulphide. Straight-sided, cylindrical shape; slightly flared, plain rim; sides molded with conical protuberances within square cells formed of bars and small pyramids at the corners; octagonal, cut panel on the front, enclosing a molded white sulphide bust of a man in military uniform, facing dexter; molded bars below the panel; heavy, ribbed base; molded angular rays on the bottom.
Provenance
Source Mrs. Paul Jokelson
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