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

Goblet

Manufacturer Unknown

CultureSaxon

Date18th century

MediumBlown glass

DimensionsOverall: 7 1/4 in. (18.4 cm)
Overall, Rim: 3 3/8 in. (8.6 cm)
Base: 4 in. (10.2 cm)

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.6870

On View

Chrysler Museum of Art, Gallery 116-2, Case 7

DescriptionGoblet/pokal of blown colorless glass. Round funnel bowl engraved with four female figures, floral swags and arabesques rather chinoiserie style. Faceted bottom on a solid stem of facet knop baluster between mereses and a faceted shank. Round foot is engraved with floral scrolls. Rough pontil.

Published ReferencesKoln GLASS CATALOG, 1973, similar to design on Potsdam-Berlin goblet #411, ill. close up of reserve pg. 345, (this female with sword).