beaker
Object NameBeaker
Made FromLead glass, sulphide
Date1830-1840
Place MadeFrance
Techniquemold-blown, cut; molded encased sulphide
SizeOverall H: 9.8 cm, W: 9 cm, Diam (max): 8.5 cm
Accession Number84.3.363
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; plain rim; sides with heavy molded rounded panels, diamond-molded panels within, separated vertically and bisected by bands of fine ribbing convex cut panel on the front, enclosing an oval medallion with relief-molded depiction of Apollo in a chariot drawn by four horses through clouds; projecting curved feet; bottom with segmental panels of molded diamonds, separated by bands of ribbing, polished circular disk at the center.Provenance
Source
Mrs. Paul Jokelson