Tea Cup Holder
House of Fabergé (Russian, 1842–1918)
c. 1908–1917
Medium
silver
Dimensions
h. 7.6 cm
Classification
Glass
Department
Decorative Art and Design
Museum
Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit
Gift of the Hiller-Borneman Collection
Accession Number
2021.156.a
Tags
gender unknown
About this artwork
This holder and its glass are likely from a larger set. It is an excellent example of Fabergé’s ability to imbue objects of everyday use with exceptional artistry. The holder features elegant scroll motifs forming two horizontal bands and a handle, an ingenious take on the French ornamental style of the mid-eighteenth century.