Pan 1821 - 1829

This amethyst-colored glass bowl, made by the Mantua Glass Works between 1821 and 1829, exemplifies American glassmaking of the early 19th century. The bowl's simple, rounded form and translucent purple hue are characteristic of the period's utilitarian glasswares. Now in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago, this piece serves as a testament to the artistry and craftsmanship of early American glassblowers.