flask

Object NameFlask

Made Fromnon-lead glass

Date1850-1875

Place MadeNorthern Europe; probably Germany; probably Bohemia

Techniqueblown, cut

SizeH: 8 3/4"

Accession Number62.3.83

Credit LineGift of Minnie L. Schuelein

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

Not On View

Physical DescriptionTransparent dark blue non-lead glass; blown, cut. Flattened ovoid form; cylindrical neck with cut groove below the rim; polished panels on the neck and rounded shoulders, with cut fans at the ends; rounded sides with cut oval facets and notches; flat faces, one with cut heart filled with cut cross-cut diamonds, the other face with alternating rectangular panels of cut diamonds and octagonal panels; tapered base with cut panels and fans; cut flat bottom; gummed circular paper label inscribed "177" in blue ball-point ink.
Provenance

Source Minnie (Mrs. Julius) L. Schuelein