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Roman Emperor

19th century
Not on view
This Silver Caesars–inspired statuette was probably made by Reinhold Vasters, a nineteenth-century goldsmith famous for his forgeries of Renaissance objects. Vasters evidently admired the tazze—his personal collection included copies of the Augustus and Vitellius dishes. It is likely that he also manufactured the six replacement feet added to the tazze in the late nineteenth century.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Roman Emperor
  • Artist: Reinhold Vasters (German, Erkelenz 1827–1909 Aachen)
  • Date: 19th century
  • Culture: German
  • Medium: Gold, enamel, semi-precious stones
  • Dimensions: Height: 13 1/4 in. (33.7 cm)
  • Classifications: Metalwork-Gold and Platinum, Lapidary Work, Natural Substances
  • Credit Line: Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917
  • Object Number: 17.190.599
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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Reinhold Vasters
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Reinhold Vasters
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Tazza, Reinhold Vasters German, Rock crystal, gold, enamel, rubies, sapphires, pearls, Italian, Milan
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