beaker
Object NameBeaker
Made FromLead (?) glass, sulphide
Date1830-1840
Place Madeprobably France; possibly Bohemia
Techniquepressed, cut; molded encased sulphide
SizeOverall H: 10.2 cm, W: 9.2 cm, Diam: 8.7 cm
Accession Number84.3.285
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Jokelson
Curatorial Area(s)
On ViewThe Jerome and Lucille Strauss Study Gallery
Physical DescriptionColorless lead (?) glass; pressed, cut; molded, encased sulphide. Cylindrical, straight-sided shape; plain rim; sides decorated with molded panels separated by rounded grooves; large protruding ovals with concave centers on the sides at the tops of the panels, half ovals with concave centers at the bases; an octagonal cut, convex panel enclosing a molded ceramic (sulphide) of a saint, halloed, with long hair and beard, hands clasped; rectangular panel inscribed in blue script "St Joseph." with scroll supports; hexagonal base, polished, flat rim, concave center.Provenance
Source
Mrs. Paul Jokelson
Source
Paul Jokelson
(d. 2002)
