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Beaker

second half 17th century
Not on view
This beaker documents the widespread appreciation of the international Baroque floral style that disseminated along trade routes throughout Europe and far beyond the borders of the Holy Roman Empire.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Beaker
  • Date: second half 17th century
  • Culture: possibly Norwegian
  • Medium: Silver
  • Dimensions: Overall: 3 5/8 × 3 1/4 in. (9.2 × 8.3 cm)
  • Classification: Metalwork-Silver
  • Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1913
  • Object Number: 13.42.18
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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