Art Nouveau pitcher in iridescent Pandoraglas glass, Maximilian Boudnik & Knizek, 1900

Glass pitcher with metallic luster known as Pandoraglas , work of master glassmaker Maximilian Boudnik for the Josef Knizek glassworks, circa 1900 .
This typically Art Nouveau work features shimmering reflections with coppery, green and violet hues, obtained through a complex reduction technique developed in the Bohemian region.
The neck is adorned with stylized gold motifs, and the curved shape features a handle and spout. Boudnik's work blends elegance and functionality, its style reminiscent of the contemporary decorative research of Loetz or Poschinger.

Period: circa 1900
Style: Art Nouveau, Bohemian glass, Jugendstil
Designer: Maximilian Boudnik for Josef Knizek
Material: Iridescent glass, hand-painted gold decoration

Dimensions:

• Height: 12.7 cm (5 in)

• Width: 13.5 cm / 8.8 cm without handle (5.3 / 3.5 in)

• Neck: 6 cm (2.4 in)

• Base: 5 cm (2 in)

• Weight: 330 g

State :
Good overall condition, with some minor wear and slight surface irregularities due to the luster technique. A small chip at the tip of the spout (visible in the photos). The iridescent patina is well preserved.

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