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Beaker

17th century
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 954

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Beaker
  • Date: 17th century
  • Culture: Northern European (probably Germany)
  • Medium: Colorless (slightly purplish gray) nonlead glass. Blown, pattern molded.
  • Dimensions: H. 26.4 cm
  • Classification: Glass
  • Credit Line: Robert Lehman Collection, 1975
  • Object Number: 1975.1.1219
  • Curatorial Department: The Robert Lehman Collection

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