Lidded goblet

anonymous, c. 1725 - c. 1750

Engraved on the front of this goblet is a monogram consisting of the letters RSCVG; it is not known what they stand for. This monogram is entirely symmetrical: this is called a mirror monogram.

  • Artwork typelid, goblet
  • Object numberBK-NM-10754-127
  • Dimensionsheight 34.3 cm, diameter 11.2 cm, diameter 10 cm
  • Physical characteristicshelder, kleurloos glas met radgravure

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Lidded goblet

  • Object type

  • Object number

    BK-NM-10754-127

  • Description

    Bokaal met deksel, stam met vier knopen. Op de kelk geslepen binnen zeer rijk ornamentwerk het monogram: RSCVG. Het monogram is niet geïdentificeerd. De deksel met rijke versiering.

Creation

  • Creation

    • glassblower: anonymous, England
    • glassblower: anonymous, Low Countries
    • glass carver: anonymous, Northern Netherlands
    • glass carver: anonymous, Germany

  • Dating

    c. 1725 - c. 1750

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    helder, kleurloos glas met radgravure

  • Dimensions

    • height 34.3 cm
    • diameter 11.2 cm
    • diameter 10 cm

This work is about

  • Subject

Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

    A.J. Enschedé Bequest, Haarlem

  • Acquisition

    bequest 1896

  • Copyright

    Public domain

Documentation

  • H.E. van Gelder, 'Achttiende-eeuwse Glassnijders in Holland II', Oud-Holland 73 (1958), p. 93, afb. 9a.

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