goblet

Object NameCovered Goblet

Made FromNon-lead glass

Dateabout 1710-1720

TechniqueBlown, enclosed threads, cut, engraved

SizeOverall H: 26.7 cm

Accession Number61.3.141

Curatorial Area(s)

Early Modern

Exhibitions

The Art of Glass; A Masterson Junior Gallery Exhibition

Treasures in Glass

Title Unknown (Cheekwood, TN)

Glass of the Alchemists: Lead Crystal-Gold Ruby, 1650–1750

Place Made

Bohemia; probably Silesia (engraved)

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.
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