Whether transparent or opaque, monochrome or iridescent, cast or blown, painted or cut - to this day, a wide variety of drinking and serving vessels are made from very differently shaped glass. Viewing them not only provides an insight into glass production and an overview of techniques, but also tells exciting stories about the development of our drinking culture.
Most of the jugs, cups and goblets from antiquity to the present day come from the extensive holdings of the Reiss-Engelhorn Museums and are not usually on public display. Some of the archaeological objects were found during excavations in Mannheim and in some cases reconstructed from countless shards. Other vessels tell of elaborate drinking habits. In addition to representative glasses and carafes with elaborate ornamentation, there are also simple everyday objects on display that point to the suitability of glass as a material for everyday use. The repertoire of drinking vessels also illustrates numerous fashions, which in turn gave rise to new vessel shapes.
Most of the jugs, cups and goblets from antiquity to the present day come from the extensive holdings of the Reiss-Engelhorn Museums and are not usually on public display. Some of the archaeological objects were found during excavations in Mannheim and in some cases reconstructed from countless shards. Other vessels tell of elaborate drinking habits. In addition to representative glasses and carafes with elaborate ornamentation, there are also simple everyday objects on display that point to the suitability of glass as a material for everyday use. The repertoire of drinking vessels also illustrates numerous fashions, which in turn gave rise to new vessel shapes.
