Small Beaker 1735

This small beaker, of unknown origin, invites us to consider the interplay between form and decoration. Its clear glass material allows light to pass through, illuminating the delicate enamel paintings. Notice the horizontal bands etched around the rim; these lines create a structured, defined boundary for the more fluid decorations below. The floral motifs, rendered in a limited palette of blues, reds, greens and yellows, add a touch of nature, but they are stylized, almost abstract. These floral elements are interspersed with ghostly figures that create a narrative tension between clarity and ambiguity, presence and absence. What might appear as a simple drinking vessel reveals itself as a site of visual complexity where the contrast between the clear glass and colorful enamel creates an enriching experience, inviting us to consider the intricate relationship between function, aesthetics, and symbolism in everyday objects.