Bowl 1821 - 1829

This hand-blown glass bowl, made by the Mantua Glass Works between 1821 and 1829, is a simple yet elegant example of early 19th-century glassmaking. The bowl's clear, slightly yellowish hue and flared rim demonstrate the skill of the glassblowers in shaping and manipulating the molten glass. It's a testament to the enduring beauty and functionality of simple objects, now preserved in the collection of The Art Institute of Chicago.