beaker

Object NameBeaker

Made Fromnon-lead glass

Dateabout 1870-1900

Techniqueblown, enameled

SizeOverall H: 15.4 cm; Rim Diam: 12.2 cm

Accession Number74.3.92

Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. George H. Werrenrath

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

Place Made

Europe; probably Germany

Physical DescriptionColorless non-lead glass; blown, enameled. Slightly tapered, cylindrical shape; sides enameled with a male portrait bust, wearing chain and badge of the Order of the Golden Fleece, inscribed: "IMPERATOR/CAESAR/DIUUSMAXI/MILIANUS/PIUS FELIX/ AUGUSTUS" at either side; reverse inscribed: "Der Leyer Fürst Kayser Maximilianus ist anff/den rytagdes jennersteins alterssmlix Far feligklich/von dyser zeyt geschisiden Anno domini = 1529"; a band of gold, bordered by rows of white dots; flat base with slight kick and rough pontil mark.
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