Italian, Venice
Wine Glass, 17th century
Gilded glass, 11.1 cm (4 3/8 in.)
The cup of this gilded wine glass has a tapering bell shape. Its stem has a straight top, then curves slightly into a spiral; it has a circular foot. The rim of the glass is gilded and the surface is embellished with carved decoration.
Titian Room
Commentary
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