Standing salt with cover
Unknown
1584–85 · Gilt silver · European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
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.
- Artist
- Unknown
- Date
- 1584–85
- Medium
- Gilt silver
- Culture
- British, London
- Department
- European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
- Credit line
- Gift of Chester D. Tripp, 1952
