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Filigrana Beaker

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Date: 1550–1625
Medium: Free-blown colorless (slightly gray) glass with lattimo canes
Culture: Probably Netherlandish
Department: Decorative Arts
Institution: Getty Museum

Glassworkers in the Netherlands copied Venetian-style *vetro a fili* decoration to make this small beaker. This vessel, used for the consumption of beer, is one third smaller than most glasses of this shape, achieving refinement and elegance through its absolute simplicity.

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