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Pair of Spanish Glass Tumblers

Offered by: L' Antiquaire & The Connoisseur, Inc.

Description
Very large and intact with fresh enameling, these tumblers with dove and floral decorations are painted with enamel colors and are fixed to the glass by a second firing in a muffle kiln. Glass was said to be invented in the Eastern Mediterranean or Mesopotamia as a glaze, circa 3500-3000 B.C. Enameling was perfected under Islamic rule in the 13th and 14th century, and with the Islamic influences in Spain remained a technique which the Spanish have employed until this day, and was especially celebrated in the 18th century.

More Information

Origin:	Spain
Period:	18th Century
Materials:	Glass and enamel colors
Condition:	Good.
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	311544

Dimensions

H.	4.75 in;
H.	12.07 cm;

Message from Seller:

The gallery deals in European works of art, antiques and paintings from antiquity to the end of the eighteenth century. Under Mrs. Fioratti's direction, the gallery has continued to supply works of art to museums across America and Europe. She has designed interiors in the U.S., Europe, and the Middle East. Mrs. Fioratti has worked on architectural restorations, and restored a 10th century village near Siena.