goblet

1680/1680

Cylindrical goblet and cover of opal glass ; blown in a mould to represent a triumph of Neptune; on cover: three dolphins radiate from knob.

Details

Title: goblet
Date Created: 1680/1680
Physical Dimensions: Height: 24.00cm (total); Height: 10.00cm (cover); Height: 16.00cm (goblet); Width: 12.00cm (widest part goblet); Diameter: 9.00cm (base); Weight: 1011.00g; Weight: 237.00g (cover); Weight: 774.00g (goblet)
External Link: British Museum collection online
Technique: mould-blown
Subject: mammal; myth/legend; classical deity
Registration number: WB.56
Production place: Made in Venice. Made in Bohemia
Material: glass
Copyright: Photo: © Trustees of the British Museum
Acquisition: Bequeathed by Rothschild, Ferdinand Anselm. Previous owner/ex-collection Rothschild, Anselm von

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