Egg Cup 1860 - 1870

This crystalline vessel, an Egg Cup crafted by the New England Glass Company, presents a fascinating interplay of light and form. Note the diamond-cut patterns, echoing ancient geometric symbols of perfection and harmony. The egg itself, cradled within, is a potent emblem of birth, rebirth, and potential. Consider the Orphic Egg, a symbol of cosmic creation in ancient Greek mystery cults, or the eggs found in Renaissance paintings, signifying the Virgin Mary's fecundity. These motifs echo through time, resurfacing in unexpected forms. Here, the humble egg cup elevates the everyday to the symbolic, engaging our subconscious with its inherent symbolism. In each facet, each curve, the past whispers to the present, a testament to the enduring power of visual language. The symbol of the egg continues its non-linear progression, evolving, and taking on new meanings in our modern world.