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

Beaker

Manufacturer Unknown

CultureSilesian

Dateca. 1750

MediumGlass | Gilt

DimensionsOverall: 3 9/16 in. (9.1 cm)
Overall, Rim: 2 3/4 in. (7 cm)
Base: 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm)

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.6886

On View

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

DescriptionBeaker/tumbler of clear glass. Facet cut with fifteen vertical panels. Gilt band at rim and engraved with crowned cartouche (coat of arms) of upper half Monk holding bible in his right hand. Bottom half a shield surrounded by floral and scroll.