Two-handled cup with cover 1765

This two-handled cup with cover was created in 1765 by English designer William Kent. The elaborate silver cup displays a combination of Rococo and Neoclassical styles, evidenced by its flowing, asymmetrical ornamentation, coupled with the use of classical motifs such as the pineapple finial on the cover. The cup, with its intricate, engraved details, would have been a testament to its owner's wealth and status, and is currently located at the Minneapolis Institute of Art.