Jug, anonymous, 1596

Jug, anonymous, 1596

glassblowing, h 17.5cm × d 10.6cm × w 12cm More details

Cobalt-blue glass, like that of this painted jug, is said to have been invented in the 16th century by glassmaker Christoph Schürer, a member of a famous Bohemian glass family. The remarkable rich colour forms a stunning background for the two white dogs chasing a deer.