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Goblet

Goblet
 (c. 1880)

Medium
glass
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1881
Gallery location
Not on display
 

About this work

This large chalice-like goblet is inspired by late medieval metalware forms. The applied decoration imitates the stones on jewel-encrusted medieval metal, gold and silver goblets. It is executed in aventurine glass, giving the appearance of metal particles suspended in the glass.

Artwork Details

Medium
glass
Measurements
17.0 × 12.3 × 13.1 cm
Place/s of Execution
Venice, Italy
Accession Number
187-D1R
Department
International Decorative Arts
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1881
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of Digitisation Champion Ms Carol Grigor through Metal Manufactures Limited
Gallery location
Not on display

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