beaker

Object NameBeaker

Made FromLead glass, sulphide

Date1830-1840

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)

Modern

Place Made

France

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.
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