Sweetmeat Dish c. 19th century

This "Sweetmeat Dish" is a clear glass bowl with a rippled, molded surface that was likely made by the Mantua Glass Company in the 19th century. While its exact date of creation is unknown, this small, beautiful bowl with a light turquoise hue would have served an important purpose in the daily life of a 19th-century household, likely holding sweets or other small treats. The bowl, currently housed at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, is a testament to the craftsmanship and artistry of the glassblowing industry in the 19th century.