Beaker

Art Historical Context

This delicate glass beaker, crafted by Johann Joseph Mildner in1788 at the renowned Gutenbr glassworks in Austria, exemplifies the of late 18th-century European arts. Standing just 4¼ inches tall with a 3⅛-inch diameter, it was designed as functional drinking vessel, yet its exquisite engraving elevates it to a work of art. Mildner, a master engraver the Austrian tradition, specialized in intricate wheel-engraved designs on clear glass, a technique that allowed for fine details and subtle transparency, showcasing the clarity and quality of Bohemian-influenced glassmaking. The beaker's surface...