Carafe with stopper and drinking glass 19th-20th century

This anonymous 19th-20th century "Carafe with Stopper and Drinking Glass" is a beautiful example of cut glass, a decorative technique that uses precise cuts to create a light-catching design. The ruby-red glass, a popular color in the 19th century, is decorated with a white, etched grapevine motif, while the base features a cut diamond pattern. This piece, now in the collection of the Minneapolis Institute of Art, is a testament to the skill of anonymous glassmakers of the era.