Goblet, Italy (Venice), ca 1475-1510, Coulourless and clear blue glass, blown in a dip-mould and tooled, gilt and enameled. The staple production of medieval and early Renaissance glassmakers was beakers and bottles. This splendid beaker on a high foot was made in Venice by the famous glass-blowers on the island of Murano. The decoration in gold leaf and painted enamels was applied after the piece had been shaped and gradually cooled...: 