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beaker
beaker

beaker

Object NameBeaker
Made Fromnon-lead glass, metal
Dateabout 1720-1730
Place MadeEurope; Bohemia
Techniqueblown, cut; silver and gold metal foil
SizeH: 4.5 cm, D (rim): 5.2 cm
Accession Number73.3.37
Curatorial Area(s)
Not On View
Physical DescriptionColorless non-lead glass, silver and gold metal foil; blown and cut. Tapered cylindrical shape with cut vertical panels on the sides; double-wall construction, gold on interior, silver with gold rim on exterior; inset circular flat panel on base; conforming inner cup; inscribed "27." in transparent red paint on the base.
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