The Wakefield Goblets | Pond Frog Mezza Stampo

Pond Frog Mezza Stampo features a technique called mezza stampaura in Italian, which translates to "half molding," and has evolved into the term “mezza stampo” in English. Vertical ribs are created on the bottom of the cup in a labor intensive process that involves a blow mold and hot sculpting The result is a tulip-shaped cup with a ribbed bottom.The piece was finished with a stem that steals the show, displaying a delightful sculpted, colored-glass frog sitting on a lily pad. 

This goblet was created on April 16, 2024. It measures 7.5”h x 3.5”d. It is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity and a custom-fitted handmade sapele wood box engraved with the artist’s signature.