Cup in the form of a peacock

Unknown

1791 (?) · Silver, partly gilded · European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

This cup was the only silver animal-form drinking vessel from Hungary or the surrounding areas that belong to the Metropolitan Museum before the acquisition of the Salgo Collection. It originates from the legendary holdings of the banker-collector J. Pierpont Morgan.

Artist

Unknown

Date

1791 (?)

Medium

Silver, partly gilded

Culture

possibly Hungarian

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Credit line

Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917