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beaker

Object NameBeaker

Maker Carl Gustav Tessin

Made FromNon-lead glass

Date1706

Place MadeSweden

Techniqueblown, engraved

SizeOverall H: 17.6 cm, Diam (top): 12.7 cm

Accession Number68.3.56

Credit LineGift of Jerome Strauss

Curatorial Area(s)

Early Modern

On ViewThe Jerome and Lucille Strauss Study Gallery

Physical DescriptionColorless non-lead glass; blown, engraved. Slightly flared cylindrical form; engraved decoration of a young robed man, his hand extended and resting on a table on which rests an elaborately plumed helmet; large columns at either side, each plinth with engraved decoration and inscription, that at the left showing two lions, inscribed above "TRACES DES PARENS", that at the right, a coat of arms (Hulstein), inscribed above "VRIT MATVRE"; drapery above, a stairway with columns at the right; a fountain in the distance; inscribed at the base, below the stairs, "CT. faid Ao 1706."; slightly concave base with cut five-pointed star in the center.
Provenance

Source Jerome Strauss (1893-1978)