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beaker

Object NameBeaker

Made FromNon-lead glass

Date1840-1860

Techniqueblown, overlay, cut, gilt, enameled

SizeOverall H: 12 cm, Diam: 9.6 cm

Accession Number83.3.197

Credit LineGift of John C. Lorence, Jr., in memory of John C. and Helen M. Lorence

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

Place Made

Bohemia

Physical DescriptionColorless and opaque white non-lead glass; blown, overlay, cut, gilt, enameled. Waisted form, with flared rim and rounded base; white overlay on colorless, with cut decoration; cut tapered rim with gilt bands inside and outside; cut oval panel on the side, with a wreath of tiny enameled flowers; cut stylized foliage at either side, and seven cut circular facets at the back, all with enameled flowers and gilt scrolls; horizontal cut band at the center; band of cut oval facets above (and connected to) a band of circular facets, with gilt outlines; disk foot with gilt line; base with cut pointed quatrefoil facet.
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