Design for a Metal Footed Vessel (for liturgical use?) 1850 - 1900

This anonymous design, likely dating from the late 19th century, depicts a metal footed vessel intended for liturgical use. The intricate details of the drawing, which include a wide, elaborate base and a slender stem, suggest a refined and ornate object. The artist, whose identity remains unknown, focused on the decorative elements of the piece, suggesting a vessel used for ceremonial purposes within a religious context. The drawing is housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, a testament to the significance of this design in the history of metalwork.