Double beaker

Peter Wiber

1609–29 · Silver-gilt · European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

The barrel-shaped beaker was in use since sixteenth century, at a time when precious silver vessels of various shapes imitating everyday objects of utilitarian nature were very fashionable–especially in German-speaking cultural centers. They detach in the middle to be used as separate vessels.

Artist

Peter Wiber

Date

1609–29

Medium

Silver-gilt

Culture

German, Nuremberg

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Credit line

Gift of Mrs. Charles Wrightsman, 2008