Beaker with medallions with hunting scenes

Bohemian

ca. 1730

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 533

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Title: Beaker with medallions with hunting scenes
Date: ca. 1730
Culture: Bohemian
Medium: Lacquered and gilt double-walled glass imitating polished marble, with metallic particles; applied Zwischengold glass medallion
Dimensions: Overall (with cover): 5 3/4 × 2 3/4 in. (14.6 × 7 cm)
Classification: Glass
Credit Line: Munsey Fund, 1927
Object Number: 27.185.182a, b
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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