Who created "Lidded Saltcellar"?

Lidded Saltcellar was created by Sapi-Portuguese artist in 15th–16th century.

When was "Lidded Saltcellar" created?

This artwork was created 15th–16th century.

Is "Lidded Saltcellar" in the public domain?

Yes, Lidded Saltcellar is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Lidded Saltcellar

Sapi-Portuguese artist

15th–16th century

Medium

Ivory

Dimensions

H. 11 3/4 x Diam. 4 1/4 in. (29.8 x 10.8 cm)

Classification

Ivory|Ivory/Bone-Vessels

Culture

Sapi-Portuguese

Department

Arts of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Paul and Ruth W. Tishman, 1991

Accession Number

1991.435a, b

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Art Historical Context

Step into the vibrant world of early global trade with this exquisite *Lidded Saltcellar crafted by a Sapiuguese artist in the 15th–16th. Fashioned from elephant ivory—a medium symbolizing luxury and technical mastery—this vessel measures 11 3/4 inches high and 4 1/4 inches in diameter. Housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Department of Arts of Africa, Oceania, the Americas, it exemplifies Sapi-Portuguese culture, a remarkable fusion born along Sierra Leone's coast. During the Age of Exploration, Portuguese traders commissioned Sapi artisans to create these ornate saltcellars for Europe...

Lidded Saltcellar

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