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Standing salt with cover

1584–85
Not on view
Salt was a precious commodity in England during the sixteenth century, and its value was reflected by the elaborate gilt-silver containers that were made to hold it on the dining table. The so-called standing salt was placed prominently to the right of the host, indicating his or her social status.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Standing salt with cover
  • Date: 1584–85
  • Culture: British, London
  • Medium: Gilt silver
  • Dimensions: Height: 11 3/8 in. (28.9 cm)
  • Classification: Metalwork-Silver
  • Credit Line: Gift of Chester D. Tripp, 1952
  • Object Number: 52.134a–e
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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