Lithyalin glass is a type of opaque decorative glass developed in early 19th-century Bohemia. It was invented by the glassmaker Friedrich Egermann, who patented the process in 1828.[1]
Lithyalin glass was designed to imitate semiprecious stones such as agate and jasper through its marbled appearance. [2] It is characterized by its opaque body and mottled coloration produced during manufacture.
The material was part of a broader development in 19th-century Bohemian glass aimed at replicating semiprecious stones. Objects made from lithyalin glass include vases, beakers, and decorative containers. [3]
References
- "Lithyalin". Corning Museum of Glass. Retrieved 7 April 2026.
- "Bohemian glass". Encyclopædia Britannica. Retrieved 7 April 2026.
- "Lithyalin glass vessel". Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Retrieved 7 April 2026.