beaker
Object NameBeaker
Made FromNon-lead glass
Date1880-1900
Place MadeGermany; Bohemia
TechniqueBlown, enameled, gilt
SizeH: 4 7/8", D (rim): 3"
Accession Number64.3.2
Credit LineGift of Mr. Edwin J. Beinecke
Curatorial Area(s)
Not On View
Physical DescriptionColorless (grey tint) non-lead glass; blown, enameled, gilt. Slightly bulbous, cylindrical shape; plain gilt band at the rim, with two scratched lines; enameled polychrome decoration on the sides, with a dark red band above a row of white dots, and a band of linked curls and dots; large coat of arms on the side, encircled by a wreath of foliage punctuated with four flowers; inscribed in white at either side ".COM.CRIE=/CHINGIAE." and ".1.6/2.4."; elaborate white "stars" with yellow and red dots at either side; the reverse with a large spray of stylized flowers and foliage; trailed foot ring with white dots; bottom with slight kick and rough pontil mark.Provenance
Source
Edwin J. Beinecke
(d. 1957)
about 1875-1895
1875-1900
1659
probably 1495
1875-1900
about 1500-1510