Ontwerp voor een mosterdpot c. 1780 - 1790

This pencil drawing by Italian artist Luigi Valadier, dated c. 1780-1790, is a design for a mustard pot. It depicts a vase-shaped vessel with a lid and a base. The design features a decorative band of drapery around the middle, and it's an example of Neoclassical design, influenced by the ancient Roman style. This design exemplifies Valadier's mastery in creating elegant and functional silver objects.