beaker

Object NameImitation of an Ancient Beaker

Made FromGlass, Gilding, Enamel

Date2000

SizeOverall H: 12.1 cm, Diam (max): 9.9 cm

Accession Number2004.1.10

Credit LineGift of Christopher Sheppard

Curatorial Area(s)

Postwar and Contemporary

Not On View

Physical DescriptionColorless glass; blown, stained?, applied iridescence, enameled, gilded. Cylindrical shape beaker with wide flared rim and an applied foot ring. Just below rim is a band of gilding a band of arabic decoration and another band of gilding. The body of the beaker is decorated with two plants with yellow flowers and a two cranes.
Provenance

Source Christopher Sheppard (d. 2015) - 2007-03-01