Russian Glass Art and Ceramic Art

Goblet with the image of two-headed eagle, monogram "EA II" (Empress Catherine II) and detachable lid

    Goblet with the image of two-headed eagle, monogram "EA II" (Empress Catherine II) and detachable lid

    Russian Empire

    Second half of the 18th century

    Unknown private factory

    Translucent colourless glass; glassblowing, engraving, grinding

    Height 22.5 сm

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    Goblet made of colorless translucent glass with cone-shaped bowl on a stem in the form of a pyramid of smooth and faceted "apples" and "pads", on round base, with detachable lid and grip. The surface of the bowl is decorated on one side with the image of a double-headed eagle under three crowns, with an orb and a scepter in its clutches, surrounded by flowering branches. On the other side is the monogram of Empress Catherine II - "EAII" under the crown, surrounded by war trophy (on the sides) and treillage (bottom). The images are in the matte engraving technique. The body lower part is ornamented with grinding in the form of arches; small air bubble is in the flash. The edge of detachable lid with grip in the form of faceted "apples" is decorated with engraved foliage pattern.


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    Инв.4153/ДПИ