Glass

Conically shaped ribbed cup with optical spiral effect and a high-cut bottom. To produce this effect, the glass bubble is blown into a patterned shape. The pattern structure then remains when the glass is inflated. This is a form of ornamentation practiced since Roman times. 17th century.

Height of glass 9.5 cm

The model for this glass stems from Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's private collection and can be viewed today in the Goethe National Museum in Weimar. Goethe probably brought this drinking glass along from one of his journeys to Bohemia. Replicas like this are still made today in traditional handwork in Bohemia and Thuringia.

Height of glass 9,5 cm

This type of tumbler, also called gobelet caréné, has been used in noble circles since the Merovingian period. These glasses with convex shaped bottom - hence the other name Wackelbecher - were emptied in one go and then "overturned" on the table. This way you could prevent poison from entering the cup during a banquet. The glass for the thirsty! 5th-8th century

Height of glass 10.5 cm