Two-handled vase with cover

Art Historical Context

This elegant two-handled glass vase with cover, standing at 11¼ inches tall, hails from late 18th-century Spain, specifically the renowned glassmaking center San Ildefonso. during a golden age for Spanish decorative arts, it exemplifies the fine craftsmanship of the Real Fábrica de Crist de La Granja de Ildefonso, a royal factory established in 1728 that rivaled Europe's finest glass producers. The vase's symmetrical form, complete with handles and a fitted lid, reflects the neoclassical tastes of the era, blending functionality with opulent display for affluent homes or royal tables. Adorned...