Standing Cup with Neptune on a Seahorse
Unknown Artist
second half 19th century
Medium
Green agate and silver gilt.
Dimensions
H. 22.4 cm, w. 19.2 cm, d. 13 cm.
Classification
Jewelry, Precious Metals and Precious Stones
Culture
probably German
Department
Robert Lehman Collection
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Robert Lehman Collection, 1975
Accession Number
1975.1.1504
Tags
Art Historical Context
Behold the exquisite *Standing Cup with Neptune on Seahorse*, a captivating gem from the second half the 19th century, likely crafted in Germany. This standing cup, measuring 22.4 cm in height, 19.2 cm wide, and 13 cm, showcases Neptune, the Roman god of the sea,antly riding a mythical seahorse—a nod to classical mythology that enchanted Victorian-era artisans. Part of the Robert Lehman Collection The Metropolitan Museum of Art (acquired in 1975), it resides in the department of Jewelry, Precious Metals and Precious Stones, highlighting its status as a luxurious decorative object rather than e...