Beaker

ca. 1830–20th century

Not on view

Seen from the edge of the River Vltava, the city’s great bridge appears prominently, with the orange roofs of the buildings below the castle nestled on the far side, and the cathedral rising in the distance. This beaker is inscribed on the back in German, which, along with Czech, was widely spoken in the capital city for centuries.

Artwork Details

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Signatures, Inscriptions, and Markings

Provenance

Title: Beaker
Date: ca. 1830–20th century
Culture: Bohemian
Medium: Glass
Dimensions: H. 5 in. (12.7 cm.)
Classification: Glass
Credit Line: Gift of Zita Spiss, in memory of her father, Julius Triger, 1990
Object Number: 1990.328.2
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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