beaker
Object NameS.IACOBVS, MAIOR Apostle Beaker
Made FromLead Glass
Dateabout 1800
Place MadeBohemia
TechniqueBlown, cut, engraved, gilded
Accession Number82.3.79 C
Credit LineGift of Mrs. K. F. Landegger
Curatorial Area(s)
Not On View
Physical DescriptionS.IACOBVS, MAIOR 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 a tall, triangular blade (?) in his left hand, inscribed "S.IACOBVS, MAIOR".Provenance
Source
Mrs. Lena (K. F.) Landegger
- 1982-12-15
