Standing cup with cover
Unknown Artist
1840–50
Medium
Glass
Dimensions
H. with cover 7 3/4 in. (19.7 cm.)
Classification
Glass
Culture
Bohemian
Department
European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Zita Spiss, in memory of her father, Julius Triger, 1990
Accession Number
1990.328.14a, b
Tags
Art Historical Context
This elegant Standing Cup with Cover, crafted in Bohemia around 1840–50, exemplifies the region's renowned glassmaking tradition during the Biedermeier era. Standing at 7 3/4 inches tall with its lid, this delicate glass vessel was likely designed for both practical use and display, reflecting the refined tastes of middle-class European households. Bohemian glass, produced in factories like those in northern Bohemia (modern-day Czech Republic), was prized worldwide for its clarity and precision, often rivaling fine porcelain. The cup's medium—clear glass, adorned with rose motifs—highlights m...