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Beaker

Manufactory Harrachsche Hütte
Decorator Decorated at the workshop of Wilhelm Hoffman
ca. 1840
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 554
The distinctive effect of this piece is achieved by "windows" cut through a white glass overlay to the clear glass below, with decorative enameling on the white glass. This piece was possibly made for the Turkish market.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Beaker
  • Manufactory: Harrachsche Hütte
  • Decorator: Decorated at the workshop of Wilhelm Hoffman (born 1808) , Prague
  • Date: ca. 1840
  • Culture: Bohemian, Neuwelt (Nový Svet) with Prague decoration
  • Medium: White overlay glass, cut, polished, enameled, and gilt
  • Dimensions: Overall: 4 5/8 × 3 1/4 in. (11.7 × 8.3 cm)
  • Classification: Glass
  • Credit Line: Munsey Fund, 1927
  • Object Number: 27.185.284
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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