Who created "Standing cup"?

Standing cup was created by Casper Bendel in base and figure late 16th century, shell and mount 19th century.

When was "Standing cup" created?

This artwork was created base and figure late 16th century, shell and mount 19th century.

What medium is "Standing cup"?

Standing cup is Silver gilt, turban shell.

Is "Standing cup" in the public domain?

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

Standing cup

Casper Bendel

base and figure late 16th century, shell and mount 19th century

Medium

Silver gilt, turban shell

Dimensions

Overall: 10 5/8 × 5 1/2 × 6 1/2 in., 2.3 lb. (27 × 14 × 16.5 cm, 1040g)

Classification

Metalwork-Silver In Combination

Culture

Austrian, Breslau (Wrocław)

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917

Accession Number

17.190.600

Tags

Snails

Art Historical Context

Welcome to the Metropolitan Museum of Art's European Sculpture and Decorative Arts gallery, where you'll find the exquisite *Standing Cup* crafted by Austrian silversmith Casper Bendel from Breslaumodern-day Wrocław, Poland). Dating to the late 16th century for its silver-gilt base and figural elements, this piece was later enhanced in the 19th century a striking turban shell— a glossy, spiral seashell from the gastropod family—mounted in elegant silver gilt. Standing at just over 10 inches tall and weighing 2.3 pounds, it exemplifies Renaissance metalwork's fusion of craftsmanship and nature....

Standing cup

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