Image of Gallery in South Kensington
On display at V&A South Kensington
Glass, Room 131

Beaker

1730-1745 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Glass tumbler; double glass with engraved gold foil, the base backed with ruby.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Double glass with engraved gold foil, the base backed with ruby
Brief description
Glass beaker, Bohemia, 1730-1745
Physical description
Glass tumbler; double glass with engraved gold foil, the base backed with ruby.
Dimensions
  • Height: 9.0cm
conversion size only
Style
Credit line
Bequeathed by the late T. Anstey Guthrie (through Dr Eric G Millar, British Museum)
Other number
2296 - Glass gallery number
Collection
Accession number
C.128-1934

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Record createdDecember 13, 1997
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