beaker

Object NameS.MATTEVS Apostle Beaker

Made FromLead Glass

Dateabout 1800

TechniqueBlown, cut, engraved, gilded

SizeOverall H: 10.4 cm; Rim DIam: 7.7 cm

Accession Number82.3.79 H

Credit LineGift of Mrs. K. F. Landegger

Curatorial Area(s)

Early Modern

Place Made

Bohemia

Physical DescriptionS.MATTEVS Apostle Beaker. Colorless lead glass; blown, cut, engraved, gilded. Cylindrical shape with slightly everted rim, cut and gilt rim; band of oval facets at the base; cut bottom with cut six-pointed star; engraved decoration: oval panel on the side of each glass, framed with elaborate scroll-work, each containing a Saint, and inscribed in gilding above:haloed Saint, holding an axe, inscribed "S,MATTEVS,".
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