Tazza (footed drinking cup)

Adam van Vianen (I), 1621

Four mythological gods recline on the rim of this dish: Venus, the goddess of love, with her son Cupid; Bacchus, the god of wine; and Ceres, the goddess of agriculture. Together they personify the maxim: ‘Without food and drink, love is cold’. This object was masterfully fashioned from a single sheet of silver. The proud silversmith signed it on the front.

Artwork typetazza, coupe
Object numberBK-NM-12985
Dimensionsheight 15.6 cm x length 17.8 cm x width 13.9 cm

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