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Firing Glass

Firing Glass

Object NameFiring Glass

Datec. 1750-1800

OriginGerman or Bohemia,

MediumGlass

Dimensions4 5/8 × 2 5/8 in. (11.7 × 6.7 cm)

ClassificationsDecorative Arts, Glass

Credit LineGift of Ann and Henry Brunnier. In the Ann and Henry Brunnier Collection, Brunnier Art Museum, University Museums, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa.

Object number3.6.67

Status

Not on view

Collections

Decorative Arts

Label TextA drinking glass with a bowl, a short stem, and a thick foot. On ceremonial occasions, firing glasses were rapped loudly on the table, making a noise that resembled a volley of gunfire.

Locations

(not entered) Iowa State University, Brunnier Art Museum

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