beaker

Object NameBeaker

Made FromNon-lead glass

Date1800-1830

Techniqueblown, engraved

SizeH: 9 cm, D (max.): 7 cm

Accession Number79.3.516

Credit LineGift of The Ruth Bryan Strauss Memorial Foundation

Curatorial Area(s)

Early Modern
Modern

Place Made

Europe; probably Bohemia

Physical DescriptionColorless non-lead glass; blown, engraved. Straight-sided, cylindrical form; engraved decoration of an altar with curved roof held on simple columns, with two hearts pierced by an arrow on top of the roof, the script initials "GB" within, encircled by a wreath of stylized flowers, a basket of flowers tilted at the side, a dog standing at the right, looking back at a tree; polished flat bottom with polished concave pontil mark.
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