Beaker

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Object Name: 
Beaker
Place Made: 
Germany
Bohemia
Accession Number: 
81.3.15 B
Dimensions: 
Overall H: 16.4 cm
Location: 
Not on Display
Date: 
1880-1900
Credit Line: 
Gift of Mrs. Henry W. Breyer
Primary Description: 
Colorless non-lead glass; blown, cut, gilt, enameled. Slightly tapered, straight-sided form, with panel-cut sides, flared at the bottom, to a polygonal, faceted foot; gilt rim; enameled landscapes, backed with gilding, on the sides with a kneeling hunter, holding a spear ready for the attack of a wild board, with netting in the background; with gilt formal acanthus leaves near the base; gilt base rim; polished flat bottom, with a ring of polished ovals near the rim.

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Department: 
Modern
Provenance: 
Breyer, Mrs. Henry W., Source

Objects in Set (2)

Pair of beakers
Date:about 1890-1900
Accession Number:81.3.15
Beaker
Date:1880-1900
Accession Number:81.3.15 A