"Cornet Glass With Grains Of Rice Pattern In Blown Fern Glass Late 17th Early 18th Century"
Small, slightly tinted stemmed glass, called "fern" (due to the incorporation of fern ashes during its manufacture). The cup is cone-shaped and features rice grain patterned embossing. it rests on a very thin leg containing a small air bubble, on a flat foot. Period late 17th or very early 18th century. Dimensions: height 11.5 cm, diameter of the foot 5.3 cm, diameter at the rim 5.1 cm. Weight: 29 grams. Rare copy in perfect state of conservation.