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glass 17th century, stand 19th century · Glass, gilt bronze · European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

During the Renaissance, Venetian glassmakers, working on the island of Murano, were celebrated across Europe for their fine and sparkling work. Called “cristallo” emulating the clarity of rock crystal, in the hands of the most skilled glassblowers the medium could be delightfully manipulated, variously stretched paper-thin flat, or playfully twisted, or blown into molds with spectacular patterns.

Artist

Unknown

Date

glass 17th century, stand 19th century

Medium

Glass, gilt bronze

Culture

Italian, Venice (Murano)

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Credit line

Gift of Julia A. Berwind, 1953