Standing cup (one of a pair) 1840 - 1855

This pair of "Standing cups" are made of glass and were crafted in the Harrachsche Hütte, a glass factory in Bohemia, from 1840-1855. The cups are decorated with black and gold enamel paint, a technique called "Schwarzlotmalerei." The intricate design features floral motifs and geometric patterns, characteristic of the "Biedermeier" style popular in the early 19th century. This pair of cups are a fine example of Bohemian glassmaking and are currently on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.