Schnapps glass (one of twelve)

Art Historical Context

This delicate schnapps glass, one of set of twelve, hails from Nuremberg, Germany, during the Rococo era (1750–75). Crafted from glass and adorned with enamel, it measures just 1 9/16 × 1 1/4 inches, perfect for savoring small pours of schnapps in intimate social gatherings. Nuremberg was a renowned hub for glassmaking and enameling, where artisans fused powdered glass pigments onto the surface and fired them at high temperatures to create vibrant, durable decorations that wouldn't fade with use or washing. The enamel scenes likely feature elegant motifs of men and women amid swans and trees,...