ARCADA, historical green glass - Set of 2. Waldglas.
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ARCADA, historical green glass - Set of 2. Waldglas.
Forest glass (German Waldglass) was typical of the late Middle Ages in Central and Northwest Europe and was produced until the 18th century, particularly in regions with abundant sand rich in quartz and wood used to produce potash. This type of glass was used for making vessels and later also stained glass.
The ARCADA is a Late-Medieval feasting glass produced in northwestern and central Europe between circa 1000–1700 CE. It used to be made in forested areas and it is characterized by a greenish color, the beautiful effect caused by the fact that the glassmakers had access to different resources than previously celebrated Venetian craftsmen.
- volume: 400 ml
- set of 2
- height: 15 cm
- crafted in a small Bohemian glassworks
Crafted in woodland glasshouses using local beech wood ash and unrefined sand, Waldglas is famous for its natural green color, small air bubbles called prunts, and rustic charm. The color is owed to an impurity of ferrous oxide (Fe-O) that was often as much as 1%.
Handmade in the Czech Republic.
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