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

Zwischengold Tumbler

Manufacturer Unknown

CultureBohemian

Dateca. 1730-1740

MediumBlown glass | Gold leaf | Silver leaf

DimensionsOverall: 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm)
Overall, Rim: 2 15/16 in. (7.5 cm)
Base: 2 3/16 in. (5.6 cm)

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.6904

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DescriptionTumbler/zwischengoldgaser of clear glass. Bear hunting scene. Double glass. Panel cut with eighteen panels. Interior is decorated with gold leaf bear hunting scene. Below rim and joint band is a band of silver leaf stylized acanthus leaves. There is one at the base too. Bottom is a medallion of gold leaf with a bear in a red ground.