beaker
Object NameBeaker
Made FromLead glass, sulphide
Date1830-1840
Place MadeFrance
Techniquemold-blown, cut; molded encased sulphide
SizeOverall H: 10 cm, W: 8.8 cm
Accession Number84.3.350
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Jokelson
Curatorial Area(s)
Not On View
Physical DescriptionColorless lead glass; mold-blown, cut; molded, encased sulphide. Cylindrical, straight-sided shape; cut, plain rim; sides with molded rounded heavy panels with panels of nail-head diamonds within, separated at the sides and bisected near the base with bands of fine ribbing; cut, convex, octagonal panel on the front, enclosing a molded white sulphide portrait of a man facing sinister, wearing a heavy soft coat; projecting pads at the base; bottom with raised molded segments of nail-head diamonds, separated by fine radial ribbed bands; polished disk at the center.Provenance
Source
Mrs. Paul Jokelson
