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beaker

Object NameBeaker on Ball Feet

Made FromNon-lead glass

Date1687

Place MadeCentral Germany

Techniqueblown, enameled, gilt

SizeOverall H: 9.2 cm, Rim Diam: 7.6 cm

Accession Number69.3.65

Credit LineGift of Jerome Strauss

Curatorial Area(s)

Early Modern

On ViewEuropean Gallery

Physical DescriptionColorless (tan) non-lead glass; blown, enameled, gilt. Cylindrical, straight-sided form, with rounded base and flat bottom; white and black lines at the top and bottom; depiction in white and black enamel of a man riding a horse, holding a baton, inscribed above "CHUR/BAYERN/1687", with stylized plants at either side; on the reverse a checkered coat of arms (Bavaria) under an Elector's cap; between, gilt (rubbed) diamonds with blue and white enamel dots, and yellow, white and black rings, spirals and dashes; rough pontil mark; three hollow flattened ball feet applied to the rim.
Provenance

Source Jerome Strauss (1893-1978) - 1969