Ewer
Unknown
c. 1700
Medium
Colorless glass with blue glass trails and prunts
Dimensions
H.: 138 cm (5 7/16 in.)
Classification
ewer (vessel)
Department
Applied Arts of Europe
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
63771
About the Artist
Unknown
The artist designated as "Unknown" in our virtual museum's collection exemplifies a poignant chapter in art history: creators whose identities have faded into obscurity despite the enduring power of their work. With only one known artwork attributed to them in our holdings, this figure represents countless anonymous hands that shaped visual culture across centuries. Museums worldwide, including th...