Cup 1600 - 1899

"Cup," crafted by Reinhold Vasters between 1600 and 1899, is a striking example of decorative arts. This intricately carved and gilded piece, held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, features a swirling, shell-like form reminiscent of the Rococo style, with a dramatic flourish of ornate metalwork at the rim. Vasters, known for his mastery of materials and meticulous attention to detail, elevates this functional object into a work of art, a testament to the artistry of the 19th century.