Who created "Wine cup stand and cover"?

Wine cup stand and cover was created by Dr. Antonio Salviati Company in 19th century.

When was "Wine cup stand and cover" created?

This artwork was created 19th century.

What medium is "Wine cup stand and cover"?

Wine cup stand and cover is Glass.

Is "Wine cup stand and cover" in the public domain?

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

Wine cup stand and cover

Dr. Antonio Salviati Company

19th century

Medium

Glass

Dimensions

Overall: 6 7/8 × 4 5/8 in. (17.5 × 11.7 cm)

Classification

Glass

Culture

Italian, Venice (Murano)

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of James Jackson Jarves, 1881

Accession Number

81.8.54a, b

Tags

Horses

Art Historical Context

This exquisite wine cup stand and cover crafted by the Dr. Antonio Salviati in 19th-century Venice (Murano exemplifies the Renaissance of Italian glassmaking. Produced on the island of Murano—long renowned for its masterful glass artisans since the 13th century—the piece measures a delicate 6 7/8 × 4 5/8 inches and features intricate motifs, including horses, symbolizing elegance and vitality in Venetian decorative arts. The Salviati Company, by Dr. Antonio Salati, played a pivotal role in revivingano's glass industry during the 1800s, blending traditional techniques like filigrana (threaded ...

Wine cup stand and cover

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