Dopplekonische glas
2025

Also known as ‘compressed bottles’, the ‘dopplekonische glas’ were commonly used in the 14th century in the Nuremberg region. Gradually disappearing from glass inventories, we have lost the use of these bottles. In 2025, I took part in a professional workshop with the Meisenthal International Glass Art Centre (eastern France), renowned for its expertise in perpetuating the art of glass blowing and moulded glass production. With the aim of reconnecting with the past, I discussed with glassblowers the possibility of reviving the ancient form of dopplekonische glass. The glass was initially worked freely, then moulded in the CIAV tradition. The opaque appearance and impurities, reminiscent of antique glass, were achieved by adding pigments, bicarbonate and dust.

Dimensions : h19,5xL9,3xl9,3 cm

Materials : Moulded blown glass, amber bottle cap.