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Goblet

Goblet
(c. 1880)

Medium
glass

Measurements
17.0 × 12.3 × 13.1 cm

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1881

Gallery location
Not on display

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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

Place/s of Execution
Venice, Italy

Accession Number
187-D1R

Department
International Decorative Arts

This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of Digitisation Champion Dame Carol Colburn-Grigor CBE through Metal Manufactures Limited