Shot glass with the monogram "EI II" (Catherine II)
Shot glass with the monogram "EI II" (Catherine II)
Russian Empire
The second half of the 18th century
Transparent colorless glass cm; blowing, grinding, engraving
Height 16.5
Shot glass made of colorless transparent glass with cone-shaped cap, on a stem comprised of three faceted ‘apples’ and a smooth ‘cushion’, on the smooth circular base. The surface of the bowl is decorated with the monogram of Empress Catherine II (‘EI II’) – under the imperial crown, located in an oval medallion surrounded by rays. The image is made using matte engraving technique. There is one air bubble in the smooth ‘pad’.
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