Footed Beaker with Cover
Manufacturer
Unknown
CultureSilesian
Dateca. 1760
MediumGlass | Gilt
DimensionsOverall: 8 1/4 in. (21 cm)
Overall, Rim: 3 1/8 in. (7.9 cm)
Base: 3 3/8 in. (8.6 cm)
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number72.37
DescriptionCovered footed beaker. Beaker of clear, engraved and gilded glass. Waisted bottom with ten cut panels on a solid, facet cut knop stem. Plain round foot with engraved outer band of triangular decorations. Body is engraved with various rococo designs, floral, fruit and a minute landscape. In medium high relief is a palmette scroll gilded and a gilt rim. Engraved lower back: "Vivat Cornelius C.I.S.". Cover matches. Dome shaped engraved scroll and floral design on shoulder. Ten paneled top with the outer edge outlined with gilt. Solid oval facet finial with the top part gilded.
Published ReferencesRobert Schmidt _Catalogue Muhsam Collection_, Vol. 1, No. 164, pl. 20, information.
