Bohemian
Goblet, late 19th century
Flashed glass
This footed goblet of clear blown glass is flashed with cobalt blue glass in a wide band around the lip that seems to drip blue glass between each of its eight arched facets. There is an etched white monogram on one of the facets. The two letters PL are intertwined in a curvaceous script with a crown above them. The goblet’s minimal stem retains the eight facets as does its round foot. The view from the underside of the foot reveals, in the center, a clear sun burst or sunflower shape with dozens of petals. A cobalt blue, round border surrounds it.
Tapestry Room
Commentary
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