Footed Beaker
Manufacturer
Unknown
CultureSilesian
Dateca. 1740
MediumGlass
DimensionsOverall: 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm)
Overall, Rim: 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm)
Base: 3 15/16 in. (10 cm)
Overall, Rim: 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm)
Base: 3 15/16 in. (10 cm)
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number71.6864
Not on view
DescriptionFooted beaker of clear glass. Thistle shape paneled bottom third bowl. Hochschnitt engraving in high relief with architectural motifs and two vignettes of figures in a garden. Panels are decorated with a floral and scroll design. Solid faceted knop with air beads attached to a large round foot. With a band of floral and scroll at the faceted rim and radial oval cuts on the bottom.Published ReferencesBernt, _Altes Glas_, Munich, pl. 69 for similar beaker.
