Bowl

Unknown

early 16th century · Glass, enameled · European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

The coat of arms belonging to the Lanuza and Viano del Bollo families of Orense in Spain. The shape of this bowl, which is more typically Spanish than Italian, reflects the large export market enjoyed by the Venetian glass-making industry.

Artist

Unknown

Date

early 16th century

Medium

Glass, enameled

Culture

Italian, Venice (Murano)

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Credit line

Gift of Julia A. Berwind, 1953