Ewer
Medium
Silver gilt
Dimensions
Overall: 9 3/16 × 9 5/16 in. (23.3 × 23.7 cm)
Classification
Metalwork-Silver
Culture
Dutch, The Hague
Department
European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Frederick C. Hewitt Fund, 1911
Accession Number
11.189
Tags
Art Historical Context
Behold the elegant *Ewer* crafted by Dutch silversmith Christoffel Radijs 1734, a exquisite example of 18th-century metalwork from The Hague. Standing at just over 9 inches tall, this silver gilt vessel—silver coated with a thin layer of gold for a luxurious—was designed for pouring liquids, likely in a refined dining or ceremonial setting. Its compact dimensions (9 3/16 × 9 5/16 in.) made it perfect for a prosperous household's sideboard, blending functionality with opulent display. Hailing from The Hague, a hub of Dutch craftsmanship during the Dutch Golden Age's later phase, Radijs's work ...