Beaker
early 18th century
Object PlaceItaly
Medium/TechniqueBlown agate glass (calcedonio), with aventurine inclusions
Dimensions9.4 cm (3 11/16 in.)
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. George Washington Wales
Accession number95.845
On View
On viewClassificationsGlass
Collections
By combining threads of variously colored glass, Venetian glass-blowers simulated chalcedony, a family of richly colored stones that includes agate and onyx. Glittering metallic inclusions added to the glass simulate aventurine, another gemstone. Thus the artist rivals nature in the creation of precious materials.
900–600 B.C.
A.D. 500–800
