Beaker

Unknown

mid-17th century · Glass · European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Carrousels (tilting at the ring) were much in vogue in Europe during the 17th century, especially in Italy, and were held at the courts of Kings and nobles. In France, the most celebrated was that given by Louis XIV, June 5th to 8th, 1662, at the Tuileries, from which celebration the Place du Carrousel in Paris derives its name.

Artist

Unknown

Date

mid-17th century

Medium

Glass

Culture

German, probably Silesia

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Credit line

Munsey Fund, 1927