Russian Empire, St. Petersburg

1741-1761

Imperial Glass factory

Transparent colourless glass; blowing, faceting, engraving, grinding

Height 16 cm

Shot glass with cone-shaped cup, on round base. The body is decorated with foliate pattern comprised of chamomile flowers and three medallions with images: The Empress Elizabeth Petrovna half-face portreit. The Empress monogram beneath the crown and double-headed eagle beneath three crowns with an orb and a scepter in the paws; with the image of St. George, killing the dragon on the eagle’s chest.

Similar glass, differing by bottom circular faceted ornament is in the collection.

Инв.941/ДПИ