beaker
Object NameBeaker
Made FromNon-lead glass
Dateabout 1880-1900
Place MadeBohemia
Techniqueblown, overlay, cut, gilt, enameled
SizeH: 13.2 cm, D (rim): 9.1 cm
Accession Number79.3.871
Credit LineGift of The Ruth Bryan Strauss Memorial Foundation
Curatorial Area(s)
Not On View
Physical DescriptionColorless, amethyst non-lead; blown, overlay, cut, gilt, enameled. Bell-shaped form, with flared rim and rounded base; amethyst overlay on colorless; cut, gilt rim; cut panels with raised amethyst ovals on the sides; the panels covered with elaborate raised (enamel) gilt scrolls and diaper panels; the amethyst ovals outlined in gilt; flared foot with cut rounded panels on top, with raised gilt scrolls; the underside of the foot with cut radial grooves at the edge, each lined in gilt, with polished concave pontil mark at the center.Provenance
Former Collection
Count Karolyi
Source
Ruth Bryan Strauss Memorial Foundation
