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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

Beaker, double glass with engraved gold foil, the base backed with ruby. The base is set with a medallion of St. John the Baptist, and is inscribed 'S.IOANNES BAPTISTA'.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Double glass with engraved gold foil, the base backed with ruby
Brief description
Beaker, double glass with engraved gold foil, the base backed with ruby and set with a medallion of St. John the Baptist, Bohemia, 1730-1745
Physical description
Beaker, double glass with engraved gold foil, the base backed with ruby. The base is set with a medallion of St. John the Baptist, and is inscribed 'S.IOANNES BAPTISTA'.
Dimensions
  • Height: 9.0cm
conversion size only
Styles
Marks and inscriptions
'S.IOANNES BAPTISTA' (Decoration; the base is inscribed)
Gallery label
The base is set with a medallion of St. John the Baptist
Subjects depicted
Other number
2299 - Glass gallery number
Collection
Accession number
C.80-1933

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Record createdDecember 13, 1997
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