beaker
Object NameBeaker
Made FromNon-lead glass
Date1765
Place MadeGermany
Techniqueblown, engraved
SizeH: 5 1/4", D (top): 3 1/2"
Accession Number65.3.114
Credit LineGift of Jerome Strauss
Curatorial Area(s)
On ViewThe Jerome and Lucille Strauss Study Gallery
Physical DescriptionColorless non-lead glass; blown, engraved. Tapered bowl; decorated with gilded engraving; on one side a coat of arms with the inscription "Es lebe Ein hoch Edler, wohl weisser Raht." in an arc above, with scrollwork and foliage above, below, and at the sides; on the reverse, an eagle (Prussian) with the inscription "ViVat der Konig von/Preussen Soll Leben.", "die Gnadigste Kohi"/gin auch man fleisig wurden/1765 schenckt er wein, laster nach zu wur/den.", with crossed weavers' shuttles below; terraced "firing" foot; rough pontil mark.Provenance
Source
Jerome Strauss
(1893-1978) - 1965
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