Who created "Covered Beaker with Coat of Arms and Hunting Scene in Gold"?

Covered Beaker with Coat of Arms and Hunting Scene in Gold was created by Unknown in c. 1730.

What medium is "Covered Beaker with Coat of Arms and Hunting Scene in Gold"?

Covered Beaker with Coat of Arms and Hunting Scene in Gold is Tooled gold leaf between two layers of non-lead glass (Zwischengoldglas).

Is "Covered Beaker with Coat of Arms and Hunting Scene in Gold" in the public domain?

Yes, Covered Beaker with Coat of Arms and Hunting Scene in Gold is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Covered Beaker with Coat of Arms and Hunting Scene in Gold

Q: When was "Covered Beaker with Coat of Arms and Hunting Scene in Gold" created?

This artwork was created c. 1730.

Unknown

c. 1730

Medium

Tooled gold leaf between two layers of non-lead glass (Zwischengoldglas)

Dimensions

14.7 × 8 cm (5 3/4 × 3 1/8 in.)

Classification

drinking vessel

Department

Applied Arts of Europe

Museum

Art Institute of Chicago

Accession Number

36181

About the Artist

Unknown

The artist designated as "Unknown" in our virtual museum's collection exemplifies a poignant chapter in art history: creators whose identities have faded into obscurity despite the enduring power of their work. With only one known artwork attributed to them in our holdings, this figure represents countless anonymous hands that shaped visual culture across centuries. Museums worldwide, including th...

Covered Beaker with Coat of Arms and Hunting Scene in Gold

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