This goblet is crafted from vibrant green glass, featuring a rounded bowl supported by a tall, slender clear glass stem and a circular foot. The bowl is adorned with wide gilt bands encircling the rim and lower portion, framing intricate foliate patterns applied in gold. Small applied glass beads in a complementary hue are evenly spaced along the decorative bands, adding dimensional detail to the design.
The elongated stem provides a visual contrast to the richly decorated bowl, leading to a circular foot finished with a gilt border and delicate scrolling motifs that mirror the ornamentation above. The combination of translucent green glass, gilding, and applied beadwork reflects the meticulous decorative techniques characteristic of Bohemian glassware.
Bohemian glassmakers, particularly those active in the 19th and early 20th centuries, were renowned for their use of vibrant colored glass, elaborate gilding, and applied embellishments. This piece exemplifies the fine craftsmanship of these workshops, where applied glass beads and detailed gilt decoration were distinctive features of luxury glass production.
