Cup

Reinhold Vasters

cup first quarter 17th century, mounts 19th century · Red jasper, enameled gold, rubies · European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

The enameled gold mounts display all the characteristics of the Prague workshops, active for Emperor Rudolph II during the first quarter of the 17th century.

Artist

Reinhold Vasters

Date

cup first quarter 17th century, mounts 19th century

Medium

Red jasper, enameled gold, rubies

Culture

German, Augsburg

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Credit line

Bequest of Benjamin Altman, 1913