BOHEMIA GILDED GLASS PITCHER
Bohemia, Czech Republic, late 19th century

Of pyriform shape, resting on a stepped foot with several bulging rings at different heights, rising to fluted shoulders, with a cylindrical neck, with a high, beak-like spout, the side enhanced with a curved handle, the decoration typical for the Turkish export market, consisting of swirling bands of gilt, beading, and handpainted floral bouquets, 24cm high.