Beaker
This form follows a Chinese porcelain form that became popular as a silver shape in France in the later 17th century and remained into the 18th century, when it was also seen in other European countries.
Artwork Details
- Title: Beaker
- Date: first half 18th century
- Culture: possibly French
- Medium: Glass
- Dimensions: 3 × 3 3/8 in. (7.6 × 8.6 cm)
- Classification: Glass
- Credit Line: Edward Holbrook Collection, Gift of Mrs. Edward Holbrook and John S. Holbrook, 1921
- Object Number: 21.110.189
- Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
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