beaker

Object NameBeaker

Made FromLead glass, sulphide

Date1830-1840

Techniquepressed, cut; molded encased sulphide

SizeOverall H: 9.8 cm, W: 8.5 cm, Diam: 8.3 cm

Accession Number84.3.308

Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Jokelson

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

Place Made

probably France

Physical DescriptionColorless lead glass; pressed, cut; molded, encased sulphide. Cylindrical, straight-sided shape; plain rim; sides with panels decorated with large vertical oval panels of sharp diamonds; a band of horizontal ribbing below; an octagonal, cut, convex panel on the side, enclosing a molded white ceramic (sulphide) depiction of an angel raising the limp body of Christ from the Tomb, a putto alongside on the ground; paneled base with curved pads, bottom with triangular panels of diamonds separated by radial bands of ribbing.
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