beaker

Object NameBeaker

Maker Workshop of Friedrich Egermann (Bohemian, 1777-1864)

Made FromNon-lead glass

Date1835-1845

Place MadeBohemia, Novy Bor (Haida)

Techniqueblown, cut, enameled, stained

SizeOverall H: 11.4 cm; Rim Diam: 6 cm

Accession Number91.3.95

Credit LineGift of Mrs. K. F. Landegger

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

On ViewEuropean Gallery

Physical DescriptionColorless non-lead glass; blown, cut, enameled, stained. Waisted shape; the rim cut and chamfered, covered with yellow stain; the sides with six cut vertical panels with raised rounded vertical panels on each; the flat panels decorated with translucent colored enamels (turquoise blue / amethyst / purple / amethyst / powder blue / amethyst), with elaborately scraped scrollwork and foliage; the rained panels outlined with yellow stain, the interior of each panel decorated with transparent enameled pendant sprays of pink roses and blue forget-me-nots; the bottom with six rounded, radial, yellow-stained panels alternating with angular ribs.
Provenance

Source Mrs. Lena (K. F.) Landegger