beaker
Object NameBeaker
Made FromNon-lead glass
Date1850-1875
Place MadeBohemia
TechniqueBlown, overlay, cut, gilt, silvered, enameled
SizeOverall H: 8.5 cm, Diam: 7 cm
Accession Number79.3.765 A
Credit LineGift of The Ruth Bryan Strauss Memorial Foundation
Curatorial Area(s)
Not On View
Physical DescriptionColorless, transparent dark blue non-lead glass; blown, overlay, cut, gilt, silvered, enameled. Cylindrical, straight-sided form; blue overlay on colorless, with elaborate cut decoration of oval panels with hexagonal facets, curving fans, etc., with flat panels at the base, and inset cut and gilt rim; the cutting outlined in gilt, and with colorful floral sprays and C-scrolls; cut radial grooves on the bottom.Provenance
Source
Ruth Bryan Strauss Memorial Foundation
