Pokal
Manufacturer
Unknown
CultureSilesian
Dateca. 1745
MediumBlown glass
DimensionsBase: 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm)
Overall: 7 3/16 in. (18.3 cm)
Overall, Rim: 3 1/8 in. (7.9 cm)
Overall: 7 3/16 in. (18.3 cm)
Overall, Rim: 3 1/8 in. (7.9 cm)
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number0.2366
Not on view
DescriptionPokal of clear blown glass with a solid stem that has a faceted knop. The applied base is cut on the bottom with a ring of ovals and lines and the top is cut and engraved with a band of grooved triangles. The bottom of the bowl is simply cut with the top row of arches and two fans gilded. Above this is an engraved scene of a bacchanal with putti drinking, making music and riding a goat. A gilded band is at the top of the bowl. Piece repaired at base stem connection. Foot a replacement -- rim ground and regilded.
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