German glass vase, 1650-1800.
- Made:
- 1650-1800

German medieval folk narrative vase
German narrative folk vase. The seventeenth century in Europe saw unparalleled changes in the decoration of glass The strength of European glass-making moved northward from Venice to Germany and Bohemia. In England George Ravenscroft developed lead crystal which made a major contribution to chandaliers which brought a new sense of light to dark interiors.The low countries produced both wheel- and diamond-engraving of superb quality.
Details
- Category:
- Classical & Medieval Medicine
- Object Number:
- A49018
- type:
- storage vase
- taxonomy:
-
- furnishing and equipment
- container - receptacle
- vessel
- credit:
- Moore Garrard
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