Minneapolis Institute of Art

Lidded punch bowl, from a set

Manufacturer: Cristalleries de Baccarat

Date

c. 1867

Medium

Cased lead glass

Department

European Art

Institution

Minneapolis Institute of Art

Baccarat punch bowls and goblets with Bacchus-themed decoration made their debut in Paris, at the International Exposition of 1867. To produce these designs featuring the ancient Roman god of wine, the Baccarat firm employed the innovative technique of acid etching, instead of the customary copper-wheel engraving. France, Europe

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