goblet

Object NameGoblet

Made FromNon-lead Glass

Dateabout 1851

Place MadeBohemia

TechniqueBlown, cut, stained, engraved

SizeOverall H: 15 cm; Rim Diam: 7.9 cm

Accession Number72.2.12 A

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

On ViewThe Jerome and Lucille Strauss Study Gallery

Physical DescriptionColorless non-lead glass; blown, cut, stained, engraved. Paneled barrel shape bowl, cylindrical rim; panels rimmed with red staining; four panels decorated with raised ovals; a broad rectangular panel with cut corners on the front, stained red; with engraved representation of the Crystal Palace building, and inscribed: "VIEW OF THE PALACE OF THE GREAT EXHIBITION."; paneled stem with angular, red-stained knop; paneled petal shape foot, cut radial ribs on underside, alternately stained red.
Provenance

Source Louis Lyons - 1972-11-13