New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.

Pokal

Manufacturer Unknown

CultureEuropean

Dateca. 1720-1725

MediumBlown glass

DimensionsOverall: 7 13/16 in. (19.8 cm)
Overall, Rim: 3 9/16 in. (9.1 cm)
Base: 3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm)

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number0.2365

On View

Chrysler Museum of Art, Gallery 116-2, Case 7

DescriptionPokal of clear blown glass. The bottom of the applied base is cut with a ring of small ovals and the top is engraved with two small groups of flowers connected by a band of scrollwork. The faceted stem is divided by two mereses with each section enclosing red and gold spirals. The bottom of the bowl is cut with a row of arches and a row of bullseyes. The reminder of the bowl is intricately engraved with four putti, a bust surrounded by flags and weapons, a double eagle surrounded by flags and weapons, six birds and scrollwork.