Cup with cover 1682

This silver cup and cover was created in 1682 by Thomas Jenkins, an English silversmith. The cup features an elaborate design of stylized floral motifs and birds, engraved into the surface, reflecting the popular Chinoiserie style prevalent during the late 17th century. The cup's delicate form and intricate decoration showcase Jenkins' artistry and the burgeoning interest in East Asian aesthetics within European design at the time. This work is now held in the permanent collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.