Who created "Standing cup with cover"?

Standing cup with cover was created by Reinhold Vasters in second half 19th century.

When was "Standing cup with cover" created?

This artwork was created second half 19th century.

What medium is "Standing cup with cover"?

Standing cup with cover is Rock crystal, gold, enamel.

Is "Standing cup with cover" in the public domain?

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

Standing cup with cover

Reinhold Vasters

second half 19th century

Medium

Rock crystal, gold, enamel

Dimensions

Height: 14 1/2 in. (36.8 cm)

Classification

Natural Substances-Rock Crystal

Culture

probably French

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of George Blumenthal, 1941

Accession Number

41.100.316a, b

Art Historical Context

This exquisite **Standing Cup with Cover**, created by German goldsmith Reinhold V in the second half of 19th century, the lavish decorative arts of Europe. Standing at 14½ inches (36.8 cm) tall, it features rock crystal—a prized natural substance prized for its clarity and translency—combined with gleaming gold and vibrant enamel. Housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Department of European Sculpture and Decor Arts, it was a generous gift from George Blumenthal in 1941. Rock crystal, classified here as a "Natural Substances" medium, was historically carved into vessels evoking luxury an...

Standing cup with cover

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