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Object NameImperial Russian Goblet with Monogram of Catherine II

Manufacturerprobably Imperial Glassworks (Russia, 1777-1917)

Made FromGlass

Date1762-1796

TechniqueBlown, applied, cut, engraved

SizeOverall H: 20.6 cm, Diam (max): 9.6 cm

Accession Number2016.3.4

Credit LineGift of Bruce and Angela Meyer

Curatorial Area(s)

Early Modern

Place Made

Russia, probably Saint Petersburg

Physical DescriptionImperial Russian Goblet with Monogram of Catherine II. Colorless, red, white, and blue glasses; blown, applied, cut, engraved. Colorless glass goblet with red, white, and blue twisted filigrana stem and engraved monogram of Catherine II. Conical bucket bowl with rounded rim and facet cut bottom; facet cut stem with two knops (annular and rounded) and interior twisted filigrana cane, round knop at join with flat spreading foot. Engraving on bowl is monogram E-A-II (Elizabeth Alexeyevna II), surmounted by the Great Imperial Crown; on the reverse, the imperial double headed eagle with triple crowns, holding an orb in one talon and scepter in the other; floral sprays on each side to cover full body of bowl; scalloped band at rim. Several bubbles and flaws in glass, including two bubbles larger than 0.5 cm on the foot. Pontil scar on underside of foot.
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