New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.

Goblet

Manufacturer Karl Massanetz

CultureBohemian

Date1914

MediumBlown glass | Enamel

DimensionsOverall: 9 5/8 in. (24.4 cm)
Overall, Rim: 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm)
Base: 3 5/16 in. (8.4 cm)

InscribedSigned in circle on bottom center "Karl Massanetz 1914 St."

Credit LineGift of Mrs. Marjory S. Strauss

Object number81.48

On View

Chrysler Museum of Art, Gallery 117, Study Gallery Case 4, Section 3 Sh4

DescriptionGoblet of blown colorless glass. Semi-thistle shaped bowl enameled with black and gilt. Schwarzlot style. In tripart stylized floral and swag design. Solid multi-knop with largest in the middle. 5.75" high stem and round foot enameled to match bowl.

Label TextGOBLET Karl Massanetz, Steinschonau, Bohemia 1914 Blown glass; enameled, gilt. Mark: in enamel on bottom Karl Massanetz 1914 St Gift of Marjory S. Strauss 81.48Published ReferencesWaltraud Neuwirth, DAS GLAS DES JUGENDSTILS, pg. 297-303, Item #167; Schmidt, 100 JAHRE OSTERREICHISCHE GLASKUNST 1892-1923, plate 20, bottom (evidently made by Masarenetz for sale by Lobmeyr -- called "schwarzoldenem" decoration.