Beker op voet met Hebreeuws opschrift 1857

This 1857 glass beaker, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, stands 10 cm tall and features an inscription in Hebrew. This anonymous work is an example of glassmaking during a period when the craft was evolving, with the use of glass becoming increasingly common in everyday life. The clear glass allows light to play across the etched Hebrew lettering, highlighting the cultural significance of the inscription. The beaker’s modest size and simple design suggest its use as a drinking vessel, perhaps for ceremonial purposes.