Collection cup
ca. 1702–4
Medium
Silver
Dimensions
Overall: 2 1/8 in. × 6 in. (5.4 × 15.2 cm)
Classification
Metalwork-Silver
Culture
French, Morlaix (Rennes Mint)
Department
European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Bequest of Catherine D. Wentworth, 1948
Accession Number
48.187.146
Art Historical Context
Nestled in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's European Sculpture and Decorative Arts collection, this delicate *Collection Cup* by Guillaume Le Roy exemplifies the refined silversmithing of early 18th-century France. Crafted around 1702–4 from gleaming silver, the cup measures a modest 2 1/8 × 6 inches, perfect for handheld use. Produced in Morlaix under the auspices of the Rennes Mint—a key hub for Brittany's precious metalwork—it reflects the era's blend of functionality and artistry during the late reign of Louis XIV. Le Roy, a skilled French artisan, contributed to the tradition of ecclesia...