Bohemia

BOHEMIA crystal goblet. Bohemia, ca. 1725.
Blown glass and enamel.
Curious and rare translucent Bohemian blown glass goblet. decorated at the top with a mythological scene in finely chiselled and cut gold leaf. The lower part is bell-shaped and decorated with black enamelled borders, with silver-plated base.
Provenance: Private Spanish collection, formed between 1970 and 2010.
Good condition. Normal wear and tear due to use and the passage of time.
Measurements: 25 cm (height) x 11 cm (largest diameter).
Bohemian crystal takes its name from the regions of Bohemia and Silesia, belonging to the countries now known as the Czech Republic and Poland. Bohemian crystal is famous for its high quality, fineness and the exquisite use of lead oxide in its manufacture. The hegemony of Bohemian crystal began in the late 16th century. It became popular among both the nobility and royalty of the time and today, allowing its reputation to reach all corners of the world.