Ornamental vessel with lid

Ceramics and Glass Collection

Accession Nr.: 56.101.1-2
Date of production:
ca. 1800
Place of production: Bohemia
Materials: lead glass
Techniques: blown; engraved decoration
Dimensions:
height: 28 cm
opening diameter: 16,5 cm
height: 15 cm
diameter: 14,7 cm
The short, square foot holds a stem with eight faceted sides. The short, hemispherical bowl has a cover with a mushroom finial. The bottom of the foot and the whole surface of the piece is fluted and faceted with lozenges.

Literature

  • Szerk.: Péter Márta: A klasszicizmustól a biedermeierig. Az európai iparművészet stíluskorszakai. Iparművészeti Múzeum, Budapest, 1990. - Nr. 2.73. (Varga Vera)