Wineglass
Unknown Artist
ca. 1750
Medium
Glass
Dimensions
Height: 7 5/8 in. (19.4 cm)
Classification
Glass
Culture
German or Dutch
Department
European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Edward Holbrook Collection, Gift of Mrs. Edward Holbrook and John S. Holbrook, 1921
Accession Number
21.110.155
Tags
Art Historical Context
This delicate wineglass, dating to around 1750 and crafted by an unknown German or Dutch artisan, stands as a charming survivor from the height of 18th-century European decorative. Measuring 7 5/8 inches (19.4 cm) tall, it exemplifies the refined glassmaking traditions of Northern Europe, where clear, sturdy vessels were prized for both everyday use and display. The tag "Houses" hints at intricate engravings—likely wheel-cut motifs depicting architectural scenes—that adorned such pieces, evoking the bustling towns and cozy homes of the period. Glassblowing and engraving techniques reached new...