UNKNOWN GLASS MASTER, Netherlandish
(second half of 16th century)

Goblet

1550-1600
Clear, grey-brown and opaque turquoise glass, gilding, height 20,5 cm
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Although it is difficult to distinguish a Venetian glass from one made in the Netherlands, this goblet, blown 'à la façon de Venise,' was produced in the Netherlands. Characteristic of the early production in the Netherlands are the grey-brown colour of the glass.