goblet
Object NameCovered Goblet
Made FromNon-lead glass
Dateabout 1710-1720
Place MadeBohemia; probably Silesia (engraved)
TechniqueBlown, enclosed threads, cut, engraved
SizeOverall H: 26.7 cm
Accession Number61.3.141
Curatorial Area(s)
Exhibitions
Glass of the Alchemists: Lead Crystal-Gold Ruby, 1650–1750
Title Unknown (Cheekwood, TN)
Treasures in Glass
The Art of Glass; A Masterson Junior Gallery Exhibition
On ViewEuropean Gallery
Physical DescriptionColorless, transparent ruby non-lead glasses; blown, enclosed threads, cut, engraved. (a) Tall conical bowl with rounded base; engraved with a continuous view of a large city, inscribed in a ribband above "Die Hoch Furstliche Residentz Stadt Oelse", supported by two putti; on the reverse, a shield containing an eagle and, below, a ribband inscribed "S. IOHANNES"; stem with merese and capstan above a faceted inverted baluster enclosing multiple spiral ruby threads, with a capstan at the base; circular foot with engraved continuous foliate wreath; rough pontil mark. (b) Domed form, with tapered, cut brim; engraved elaborate coat of arms on one side, flanked by palm fronds; on the opposite side, a scrolled plaque engraved "VIVAT/SENATUS POPULUSQUE/OELSNENSIS"; conical, faceted finial enclosing multiple spiral ruby threads, on two mereses; rough pontil mark inside.Provenance
Former Collection
H. U. Kuester
Source
Edward R. Lubin
1700-1730
about 1700
about 1700-1725
about 1850
about 1700-1720
1690-1700