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Beaker

ca. 1700 (made)
Place of origin

Conical glass beaker decorated with scenes of David and Goliath and Saint George and the Dragon.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Glass, cut and engraved
Brief description
Beaker of engraved glass, Bohemia, c.1700.
Physical description
Conical glass beaker decorated with scenes of David and Goliath and Saint George and the Dragon.
Dimensions
  • Height: 13.5cm
  • Greatest width width: 10.4cm
Style
Gallery label
The engraving shows David and Goliath and Saint George (?) with the dragon.
Credit line
Formerly part of the Barry Richards collection.
Other number
8830 - Glass gallery number
Collection
Accession number
C.196-1993

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Record createdDecember 13, 1997
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