Loading
Cup of Elijah, Bohemia, 19th century
Unknown19th century
The Jewish Museum, London
London, United Kingdom
A Bohemian glass wine goblet with lid, produced to serve as the cup placed on the Passover Seder table for the prophet Elijah. The goblet is decorated with scenes from the life of Elijah. Produced using the Zwischengoldglas technique (also called verre eglomisé) when gold leaf is placed between two layers of glass.
Show lessRead more
Details
- Title: Cup of Elijah, Bohemia, 19th century
- Creator: Unknown
- Date Created: 19th century
- Location Created: Bohemia
- object number: C 1999.2.77
- Physical Dimensions: h250 mm
- Credit Line: Permanent loan from the Jewish Historical Society of England
- Type: cup
- Rights: Digital image: Jewish Museum London
- External Link: http://www.jewishmuseum.org.uk/search-our-collections-new?adlibid=8820&offset=0
Get the app
Explore museums and play with Art Transfer, Pocket Galleries, Art Selfie, and more
