Cup
last quarter 17th century
Medium
Silver, partly gilt
Dimensions
Height: 4 1/8 in. (10.5 cm); Diam. of foot: 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm)
Classification
Metalwork-Silver
Culture
German, Augsburg
Department
European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Estate of James Hazen Hyde, 1959
Accession Number
59.208.70
Tags
Art Historical Context
This exquisite silver cup, crafted by Augsburg goldsmith P.S. in the last quarter the 17th century exemplifies the pinnacle of German Baroque metalwork. Standing just over 4 inches tall with a 2½-inch foot diameter, its petite scale belies its luxurious presence. Partly gilded for a radiant contrast between shining silver and warm gold, the cup likely served as a ceremonial drinking vessel or table ornament, reflecting the opulence of late Baroque courts and affluent households. Augsburg, a renowned center for silversmithing in southern Germany, was home to master craftsmen who rivaled those ...
About the Artist
P. S., Augsburg ( ) · –