Basin 1738 - 1750

This silver basin, crafted by Johann Conrad Lotter between 1738 and 1750, exemplifies the craftsmanship of the Rococo period. The shallow, oval-shaped vessel features an intricate engraved design of swirling foliage and symmetrical motifs, characteristic of the Rococo style's emphasis on elegance and ornamentation. The basin's delicate form and elaborate decoration, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, speak to the refined tastes of 18th-century Europe.