Mosterdpot van zilver, rond, met vier opengewerkte randen. Binnenbak van blauw glas.

About this artwork

stadskeur: ‘Utrecht’

Art Historical Context

This elegant silver mustard pot, crafted around 1780–1800, exemplifies the refined silversmithing traditions of Utrecht, Netherlands. at 12 cm tall with a 6.4 cm diameter weighing 252 grams, its round form features four delicately openworked edges—pierced silver motifs that allow light to play through, creating a luminous effect. The blue glass inner liner not only protected the silver from the corrosive mustard but also added a vibrant pop of color, blending functionality with subtle luxury. Bearing the Utrecht city mark (stadskeur), this piece was assayed and approved by the local guild, en...

About the Artist

anonymous

In the vast tapestry of art history, "Anonymous" stands not as a singular individual but as a collective designation for countless unidentified creators whose works have endured across millennia. These artists, spanning prehistoric cave painters to medieval illuminators and folk craftsmen, produced the foundational layers of human visual culture. Prior to the Renaissance, when individual fame emer...