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Beaker with cover

early 17th century and 19th century
Not on view
This covered beaker was made as a bridal gift of Count Wilhelm von Schwarzburg to Klara, daughter of Duke Wilhelm von Braunschweig-Lüneburg. The glass cover is a 19th-century copy of the original.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Beaker with cover
  • Date: early 17th century and 19th century
  • Culture: German, Thuringia
  • Medium: Glass, silver gilt
  • Dimensions: Overall (with cover): 12 × 4 7/8 in. (30.5 × 12.4 cm)
  • Classification: Glass
  • Credit Line: Munsey Fund, 1927
  • Object Number: 27.185.305a, b
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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