beaker
Object NameBeaker with View of the Pupp'sche Allee in Karlsbad
Maker
Anton Kothgasser
Made FromNon-lead glass
Dateabout 1820
Place MadeAustria, Vienna
Techniqueblown (probably mold-blown), cut, enameled,stained
SizeH: 10.8 cm, D(rim): 8.1 cm, (foot): 7.2 cm
Accession Number92.3.15
Credit LineGift of Mrs. K. F. Landegger
Curatorial Area(s)
On ViewEuropean Gallery
Physical DescriptionColorless non-lead glass; blown (probably mold-blown), cut, enameled, stained, gilded. Waisted shape with flared, thick, disk-shaped foot; the rim polished flat on top and chamfered on the inside and gilded; the sides with stained, enameled, and gilded decoration; a rectangular panel on the front, outlined with a stained and gilded foliate border, enclosing a transparent enameled scene, with tall trees in the foreground, and a large building visible through the opening, with people scattered throughout the scene; a rectangular stained panel below, inscribed "Die Puppsche Allee in Karlsbad" in gilded script; the reverse side with notched stained and gilded band at the top, with scattered florets; a linear stained band at the bottom, with entwined gilded vine; the sides of the foot cut with vertical notches, outlined with gilding; the bottom polished flat, with cut star, decorated with amber stain.Provenance
Source
Mrs. Lena (K. F.) Landegger
