Pokal with cover
late 18th century
Medium
Glass
Dimensions
Overall (with cover): 9 1/2 × 3 3/8 in. (24.1 × 8.6 cm)
Classification
Glass
Culture
German, Silesia (Warmbrunn)
Department
European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Munsey Fund, 1927
Accession Number
27.185.101a, b
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Art Historical Context
This elegant *Pokal with cover* by Johann Sigismund M, crafted in late 18th-centuryilesia (Warmbr), exemplifies the refined glassmaking traditions of German decorative arts. Standing at 1/2 inches tall with its lid, this covered chalice—known as a *pokal*—served as a ceremonial drinking vessel, often used in festive or commemorative settings. Its graceful proportions (9 1/2 × 3 3/8 in.) highlight the precision of Silesian glass artisans, who were renowned for producing luxurious tableware during the Enlightenment era. Menzel's work features intricate engravings of profiles and trophies, as s...
About the Artist
Johann Sigismund Menzel · 1744–1810
1744–1810