Murano dark blue glass bowl with gold and enamel decoration, inspired by the Barovier wedding bowl or goblet (“coppa nuziale”)

The "Coppa Nuziale" is a dark blue glass bowl. It has a bell shape and stands on a small base, with a broken edge at the bottom. The decoration is executed in polychrome enamel and gold painting. The "Coppa Nuziale" features portraits of the newlyweds and figurative scenes, created by Angelo Barovier (in the Murano Glass Museum in Venice). It was most likely made between 1470 and 1480 in commemoration of a princely wedding. Its height is 10 cm, and its diameter is 13 cm. Origin: according to information from the previous owner, it is from the collection of Uwe Friedleben, Hanover; Inge Brück collection. Murano dark blue glass bowl with gold and enamel decoration, inspired by the wedding bowl or Barovier cup (“coppa nuziale”). Italy, Murano, 19th/20th century.