Beaker 1773

silver, metalwork-silver, sculpture

3d sculpting

silver

human-figures

complex detailed

old engraving style

jewelry design

ring

sculptural image

culinary art

metalwork-silver

sculpture

detailed

human

recipe

decorative-art

pencil art

This silver beaker, crafted by Al'derman Petrov Fiodor in 1773, is a fine example of Russian silversmithing. The beaker is decorated with an elaborate engraved design, featuring a scene of two figures in a circular cartouche surrounded by scrolling foliage and a band of Cyrillic inscription. The inscription translates to "Where there is no desire, there is no gold." This beaker is currently on view in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.