Potpourri vase

Karl Friedrich Schinkel|Werner & Mieth, Berlin

ca. 1810 · Glass, gilded yellow metal, marble · European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

This vase embodies the elegant simplicity characteristic of Schinkel’s designs. The gilded metal mounts, cast in such a manner that they did not need to be chased by hand, reveal his interest in minimizing manufacture time and costs by designing prefabricated components that could be assembled rapidly. The Berlin-based company Werner & Mieth experimented with this type of matte milk glass, developed in Bohemia, which they called "Flußglas", and produced a line of objects—including this vase—which they showcased at the Berliner Akademie exhibition in 1812.

Artist

Karl Friedrich Schinkel|Werner & Mieth, Berlin

Date

ca. 1810

Medium

Glass, gilded yellow metal, marble

Culture

German, Berlin

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Credit line

Purchase, Mercedes T. Bass Gift, in honor of Mrs. Charles Wrightsman, 2012