Cup, Italy, Venice, Compagnia di Venezia e Murano, (C.V.M.), probably Vincenzo Moretti (1835 – 1901), 1878, Canes assembled and fused, then slumped over mold; handles and foot-ring applied, The Corning Museum of Glass

CORNING, NEW YORK.-The beauty of ancient Roman glass and its lasting impact on the modern glass industry will be explored in Reflecting Antiquity: Modern Glass Inspired by Ancient Rome, opening at The Corning Museum of Glass on February 15, 2008. The exhibition was co-organized with the J. Paul Getty Museum.
Reflecting Antiquity examines the rediscovery of Roman glass and brings together 112 objects from more than 24 international lenders, featuring ancient Roman originals as well as the modern works they inspired. More than 70 objects come from the collection of The Corning Museum of Glass , reflecting the museum’s extensive collection of glass objects from all periods and cultures, the most comprehensive collection of glass in the world.
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