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Standing Cup

Standing Cup

mid-late 1500s

after a design by Virgilius Solis

(German, 1514–1562)
Overall: 50.8 x 20.4 cm (20 x 8 1/16 in.)

Description

Large ceremonial silver cups with covers were a status symbol in the late 16th century, particularly when gilded like this superb example from Nuremberg. Stylish and grand, these cups provided the ultimate vessel from which a royal guest or aristocratic visitor could drink at a formal banquet. They came to be known as willkom, or welcome cups, as a result. The lid, mid-section, and base are all cast in sections, creating imposing height and stability for the great amount of silver used, a testament to the skill of the maker and the pocketbook of the owner.
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  • {{cite web|title=Standing Cup|url=false|author=Virgilius Solis|year=mid-late 1500s|access-date=19 March 2024|publisher=Cleveland Museum of Art}}

Source URL:

https://www.clevelandart.org/art/1962.286