Wine Glass with King David and Jonathan
1750â1775
Classification
glasswares
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of Beatrice Taplin
Accession Number
2021-9-2
About this artwork
Wineglass with a rounded funnel bowl. The stem is made in three parts: a three-ringed knop, a know with inserted air bubbles and a balustroid with airtwist. Light conical foots.
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...