Standing cup with cover
ca. 1840–50
Medium
Glass
Dimensions
Height: 14 1/8 in. (35.9 cm)
Classification
Glass
Culture
Austrian or Bohemian
Department
European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Dr. Eugen Grabscheid, 1982
Accession Number
1982.97.18a, b
Tags
Art Historical Context
In the mid-19th century, the Biedermeier era,makers in Austria and Bohemia (modern-day Czech Republic) produced decorative objects celebrated for their clarity and intricate craftsmanship. This *Standing Cup with Cover* by Augusthm, dating to around 1840–50, exemplifies that tradition. Standing at an elegant 14⅛ inches (35.9 cm) tall, the cup is a functional yet ornamental vessel, likely used for festive occasions. Its glass medium highlights the region's mastery of blown and cut techniques, with motifs of deer and trees—evident from its decorative engravings—evoking the Romantic fascination w...