Salt with putto and dolphin c. 1740 - 1760

This 18th-century salt cellar, made of tin-glazed earthenware, depicts a putto riding a dolphin, which emerges from a seashell-shaped base. The piece is likely of Italian origin, and features a colorful palette, using shades of green, blue, and yellow. The piece is an example of the Rococo style, characterized by its playful, asymmetrical forms and use of natural motifs. The piece is now located in the Minneapolis Institute of Art.