Dec 6, 2019

Tea Cup

Tea Cup

c. 1908–1917

Part of a set. See all set records

maker

House of Fabergé

(Russian, 1842–1918)

Glass

Handle: 7.6 cm (3 in.)

Gift of the Hiller-Borneman Collection 2021.156.b

Location

Did you know?

In Russia, tea has been served in glasses since the eighteenth century.

Description

Likely from a larger set, this tea glass with its holder is an excellent example of Fabergé’s ability to imbue objects of everyday use with exceptional artistry.

See also
Collection: 
Decorative Arts
Type of artwork: 
Glass
Medium: 
Glass

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