Drinking glass

French

British Museum

circa 1600

Large bowl made from blown glass, resting on hollow ribbed knop, with a plain foot. Decorated with white threads in a variety of patterns using the Venetian technique known as 'vetro a fili' or 'vetro a retorti'. The goblet is an extremely rare survival, made for the luxury market, and possibly intended for display to demonstrate the owner's wealth and taste rather than for use.

• Medium: glass
• Dimensions: height 16.5cm; diameter 17.5cm
• Art Fund Grant: £9500 ( Total: £18,750)
• ArtFunded in: 2004
• Vendor: Dragesco-Cramoisan, Paris

Provenance

Private collection (French); Dragesco-Cramoisan, Paris.

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