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

Beaker/Tumbler

Manufacturer Unknown

CultureGerman

Date19th century

MediumBlown glass | Cut glass

DimensionsOverall: 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm)
Overall, Rim: 2 3/4 in. (7 cm)
Base: 2 3/8 in. (6 cm)

InscribedLabel on bottom: "Collection Max Goldschmidt 143" no. almost illegible.

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.8087

On View

Chrysler Museum of Art, Gallery 117, Study Gallery Case 3, Section 4 Sh2

DescriptionBeaker/tumbler of clear glass. Cut with fourteen vertical panels & enameled in black "transparent" of three "Chinoiserie" scenes. First-two figures, one seated. Second-a figure standing. Third-a fighter mounted on a bird killing a dragon. All divided by floral & scroll design. Transparent red flashed or enameled narrow rim. "Schwarzlot". Perhaps Myer's Neff, Bohemia. Polished pontil.

Published ReferencesO'Drahotova, EUROPEAN GLASS, pg. 138.