UNKNOWN GLASS MASTER, Italian
(active 2nd half of 16th century in Murano)

Drinking Cup

1550-90
Transparent glass, height 15,4 cm
Museo Poldi Pezzoli, Milan

The entire outer surface of this Muranese cup is decorated by flower and bird motifs, using a technique introduced to Venice in 1549 by Vincenzo d'Angelo del Gallo.