Beaker | Vase | Tumbler
Manufacturer
Unknown
CultureGerman
DateNo Date
MediumGlass | Enamel | Gilt
DimensionsOverall: 6 1/4 in. (15.9 cm)
Overall, Rim: 4 1/8 in. (10.5 cm)
Base: 3 3/8 in. (8.6 cm)
Overall, Rim: 4 1/8 in. (10.5 cm)
Base: 3 3/8 in. (8.6 cm)
InscribedSigned with brown script near bottom of scene: "W. Herrmann".
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number71.5402
Not on view
DescriptionBeaker/vase/tumbler. Heavy pale amethyst smoke clear tapering cylinder from thick double step curved bottom each with plain gilt band followed by a band of 12 polished cut ovals each with inner gilt bands; scalloped tops forming bottom of finely gilded and sepia enameled romantic scene of pair of lovers in classical costumes in a country setting with castle in background with frosted background. Slight cut then solid gilt top band extending over rim.
