Beaker

Probably by Friedrich Egermann Czech

ca. 1840–50

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 554

Engraved with the girl's name Mina.

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Provenance

Title: Beaker
Maker: Probably by Friedrich Egermann (Czech, 1777–1864)
Date: ca. 1840–50
Culture: Bohemian, Haida (Nový Bor)
Medium: Glass, with green and red overlay, cut, polished, engraved, and gilt
Dimensions: Overall: 4 × 3 in. (10.2 × 7.6 cm)
Classification: Glass
Credit Line: Munsey Fund, 1927
Object Number: 27.185.286
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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