Beaker
Medium
Glass with gold leaf decoration
Dimensions
10.5 × 7 cm (4 1/8 × 2 3/4 in.)
Classification
drinking vessel
Department
Applied Arts of Europe
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
36669
Art Historical Context
Step into the refined world of late 18th-century European with this delicate *Beaker* by Johann Joseph Mildner, created in1797. Measuring just 10.5 × 7 cm, this petite drinking vessel exemplifies the exquisite scale of personal luxury items from the period, perfect for intimate gatherings or as a cherished table accessory. Crafted from glass adorned with intricate gold leaf decoration the beaker highlights Mildner's mastery of applied arts techniques. Gold leaf, applied to enhance the glass's clarity and sheen, was a hallmark of high-end glassware production in Europe, transforming functional...