wine glass

Object NameWineglass

Maker Ignaz Preissler (German, 1676-1741)

Made FromNon-lead glass

Dateabout 1720-1730

Place MadeBohemia, probably Brasov (Kronstadt)

Techniqueblown, cut, enameled, gilded

SizeOverall H: 13.7 cm; Bowl Diam: 6.7 cm; Foot Diam: 7.6 cm

Accession Number79.3.355

Credit LineGift of The Ruth Bryan Strauss Memorial Foundation

Curatorial Area(s)

Early Modern

Exhibitions

A Cup of Kindness

On ViewEuropean Gallery

Physical DescriptionColorless, non-lead glass; blown, cut, enameled, gilded. Rounded, panel-cut bowl; two black enameled Oriental figures surrounded by elaborate foliate scrolls, highlighted with gilding; formal foliate motifs below; faceted flattened knop above panel-cut stem with enameled foliate decoration; cut polygonal foot with enameled foliate scrolls on top; cut ovals on underside.
Provenance

Source Ruth Bryan Strauss Memorial Foundation