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

Tumbler

Manufacturer Unknown

CultureProbably Bohemian

Date1700-1750

MediumGlass

DimensionsOverall: 4 1/4 in. (10.8 cm)
Overall, Rim: 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm)
Base: 2 5/16 in. (5.9 cm)

Inscribed"S.Joannes Nepomucene" and on other side engraved "JOSEPH STIER".

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.6887

On View

On view

DescriptionTumbler of clear, amethyst tinted glass. Tapers with a tooled bottom with six thumbprint-like indentations. Engraved Saint holding a crucifix in a cartouche and "S.Joannes Nepomucene". Spray of leaves on each side of this. On the reverse side are sprays of floral scrolls and "JOSEPH STIER". Rough pontil. Probably Silesian.