Collector’s Notebook: Grapes in Bohemian Glass

ScreenshotFall is traditionally a time for harvest, and grapes are one of the fruits frequently picked in early October. Since they were cultivated (and used in winemaking) in the Neolithic era, grapes have been granted many symbolic meanings, from power and divinity to life and health, hospitality, sacrifice, celebration, and indulgence. No matter what they might represent, grapes are something good to eat or a source for a tasty drink, so it’s no wonder they often appear in decorative ar