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Jar with cover

16th century
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 508
The lid for this transparent glass jar has been removed to facilitate the comparison of the different materials employed. The goldsmith, compared with the glassblower, is only able to work on the silver’s surface.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Jar with cover
  • Date: 16th century
  • Culture: Italian, Venice (Murano)
  • Medium: Glass
  • Dimensions: Height: 7 1/4 in. (18.4 cm)
  • Classification: Glass
  • Credit Line: Edward C. Moore Collection, Bequest of Edward C. Moore, 1891
  • Object Number: 91.1.1475a, b
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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