Goblet
ca. 1815
Medium
Silver
Dimensions
Overall: 6 1/4 in. (15.9 cm); 8 oz. 3 dwt. (254.2 g) Lip: Diam. 4 1/16 in. (10.3 cm) Foot: Diam. 2 11/16 in. (6.8 cm)
Classification
Goblet
Culture
American
Department
The American Wing
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Kessler, 1971
Accession Number
1971.153.1
Art Historical Context
This elegant silver goblet, crafted by American silversmith Anthony Ras around 1815, as a fine example of early 19th-century American decorative arts. Measuring 6 1/4 inches tall with a weight of over 8 ounces, it features a graceful lip diameter of 41/16 inches and sturdy foot of 2 11/16 inches, designed for both functionality and display on the dining table of affluent households. In the post-Revolutionary era, silverware like this goblet symbolized refined taste and economic prosperity in growing American cities. Rasch's work reflects the period's emphasis on high-quality craftsmanship, wh...