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

Beaker

Manufacturer Unknown

CultureHolland | Dutch

Date18th century

MediumGlass

DimensionsOverall: 4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm)
Overall, Rim: 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm)
Base: 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm)

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.6914

On View

Chrysler Museum of Art, Gallery 117, Study Gallery Case 3, Section 1 Sh2

DescriptionBeaker of clear glass. Slightly flaring with seventeen oval vertical panel cuts around the bottom. Engraved with three cartouches. Each enclosing a flower pot with blossoms, topped by a bird with wings spread. Between cartouches is an oval cut and above and below is a circular cut surrounded by engraved scroll and floral design.